Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 284
ed to trot at greatest speed.A merrier crowd than journey thereWas never seen at Dublin Fair.Some found a seat, while others stood,Or hung behind as best they could ;While many, strung along, astride,Upon the mare enjoyed the ride. Nor was the speed, returning, slow :The mare was more inclined to… … The night was dark, the lucky elvesHad all the turnpike to themselves.No surly keeper barred the way,For use of road demanding pay,Nor were they startled by the cryOf robbers shouting, Stand or die ! For in the east the reddening skyGave warning that the sun was nigh.The halter rope was quickly…
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