Classic Poem

Address'd to a Lady in Bath , who complimented the Author by expressing a Desire to see his fav'rite Horse C HURCHILL .

I.

Churchill! my dear, protecting Friend,
(His Merit's 'bove Compare)
Thus, by his Herald Master greets
Yourself and lovely Fair.

II.

Since you've express'd a noble Zeal ,
To view his goodly Mien ,
To-morrow, at the Hour of Twelve,
In Court-Yard he'll be seen.

III.

Remember that I make no Boast
How plump, or sleekly fine,
" He's honest, " likes us passing well,
And conscious that he's mine .