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The hare may bound then throʻ the woods,
Or in a cave retire.
For Behu sleeps in shades of death,
He on a tree expir'd

All thro' the means of knavish tricks;
Play'd by a pamper d crew,
Of Dogs more wicked in their kind,
Than any e'er I knew.

O Lord what will become of me,
And other Husbandmen,
When they have taken our best guard,
And hanged our trusty friend,

Sure we no rest nor peace can have,
For all is darkned o'er,
Since Trust and Watch from us is gone,
We now must loose our store,

O take me to some peaceful shore,
Where that I may enjoy,
A life of Peace and sweet content,
That never e'er will cloy,

And where my best and trusty friend,
May in my house remain,
Secure from all such hellish Dogs,
As cause me to complain.