Henry Frederick Lucas Lucas (BRITISH 1848-1943), THE HUNTING ALPHABET

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HENRY FREDERICK LUCAS LUCAS (BRITISH 1848-1943)THE HUNTING ALPHABETColour lithographsSigned and numbered 14 (out of an edition of 300) (to separate unframed sheet)Each 29.5 x 44cm (11½ x 17¼in.) (28)A Stands for ATHERSTONE Ladies are few distinguished by wearing the collar of blue. B Stands for BOOT with the Cream coloured top, the pride and the glory of many a Fop. C Stands for CUBBING when foxes abound and they rattle the Cubs and blood the young Hound. D Is the DANCER Flag flown in many a shire that warns reckless riders to beware of the wire. E Is the EARTH-STOPPER with his terriers and spade A hardy old veteran well up to his trade. F Is the FOX so game and so cunning, to get to his brush The Pack must make running. G Stands for GONE AWAY! the Whip on the Bay, has seen him break covert so Forrard Away. H Stands for HORSE Huntsman and Hound All hard as nails and perfectly sound. I Stands for IRE shewn by the Master, when some of his Hounds meet with disaster. J Stands for JORROCKS a Master whose Name is high on the list of Sportsmen of Fame. K For the KENNELS the home of the Hound, where horseflesh and porridge in plenty abound. L Is the LEPPER in Oireland bred, with plenty of bone and a varminty head. M Is the MASK set up in the Hall, the best of the Season the gamest of All. N Is the NOODLE, a regular Shirk, who cares not at all for Hounds and their work. O Stands for OXER as strong as a wall, which has given to many a hunter a fall. P Is the PACE that kills in the end when both men and horses have bellows to mend. Q For the QUORN always game in a run and certain to shew us the best of the fun. R For the RIDER an old-fashioned sort, though he sticks to the roads he still sees some sport. S For the SOUND of the Horn that repays, Long waits by the Cover on cold rainy days. T Is the TERRIER put into the Earth, He'll give Master Reynard a very warm berth. U Is the UMPIRE at the Hunt Meeting, where all Sporting Farmers are sure of a greeting. V Stands for VIXEN who has been on the prowl, and returns to her Cubs with an Orpington Fowl. W The WHOOP at the end of the run, When riders and horses are thoroughly done. X Are the X ROADS and the Hounds going home, So good night to them, We must jog on alone. Y For the YOKEL who grins at the gate, For coppers bestowed by the Crowd that is late. Z Stands for ZETLAND, all the right sort, Z ends my book: so goodbye and good sport! FINIS