These, with that which can alone keep him right,
Judgment, well worthy reliance.
He must always be able to crack a good joke,
And ready to tell a new story
Know all the authorities, Camden and Coke,
The Stud Book and Sir Peter Laurie.
(He may have what he likes in his head; but beware!
The latter authority don’t like long hair!)
He must know all the turns of the Turf and the tricks
Which folks would involve in such mystery;