. The brownies through the Union . /Wif^f-^ ]si^f^-rmm, To catch the steer with horns so \vide They scrape the fence on either side, Will introduce more fun, you 11 find, Than you to-night can call to mind. If there is aught that seems to raise The Brownies spirits to a blaze. It is some plan that does provide The means whereby they all can ride. T was strange to see how quick they fovmd The ropes and saddles hanging round. And bridles made to conquer stiU The horse that scorned the riders wiU. Soon mounted, ready to pursue The strajdng stock, away they flew. At times a number on one steed Rod

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. The brownies through the Union . /Wif^f-^ ]si^f^-rmm, To catch the steer with horns so \vide They scrape the fence on either side, Will introduce more fun, you 11 find, Than you to-night can call to mind. If there is aught that seems to raise The Brownies spirits to a blaze. It is some plan that does provide The means whereby they all can ride. T was strange to see how quick they fovmd The ropes and saddles hanging round. And bridles made to conquer stiU The horse that scorned the riders wiU. Soon mounted, ready to pursue The strajdng stock, away they flew. At times a number on one steed Rode up and down at gi-eatest speed; Some by the rein essayed to guide The horse across the ranges wide, While others ^\\i\\ the lasso long Made bold to cheek the cattle strong. How they could stick and hang keep from faUing off throughoutTheir rough career,— how eer they wild the beast they rode or chased,—Is more than those can understandWho have not stucUed well the not fiom mortal masters theyHave

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