The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre / Intended as a Companion to Those Much Admired Pieces, the Butterfly's Ball, and the Peacock "At Home."

by W. B.

[p11] The Elephant, stately, majestic and tall,

With Cousin Rhinoceros open’d the ball—

With dignified mien the two partners advanc’d,

And the De la Cour minuet gracefully danc’d.

The Lion and Unicorn, beasts of great fame,

With much admiration, accomplish’d the same.

The Tiger and Leopard, an active young pair,

Perform’d a brisk jig, with an excellent air.

Next Bruin^[3] stood up with a good natur’d smile, }