The hunt of the season I swear you won't miss,

It has been hard weather, although, beauty, whether

'Tis that altogether your chance that postponed,

Or whether Boss SOLLY committed a folly—

No matter! A comelier crack he ne'er owned,

Although 'tis I say it who shouldn't. The way it

Has snowed and has frozen may be his excuse;

But when you're once started, deer-limbed, lion-hearted,

I warrant, my beauty, you'll go like the deuce.

"A lean head and fiery, strong quarters, and wiry,