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Its shape was odd, no hoofs were seen,
But without legs it stood between
Two upright, lofty posts of oak,
With forehead ready for a stroke.

Though but a harmless ornament
Carved on tlie seat, it seemed intent
Oil barring the intruder’s way;
While he, advancing, seemed to say,
11 Who is this surly fellow here?
Two heads, no tail— itJs mighty queer I
A most insulting countenance 1 ”
With stamp of foot and angiy glance
He curbed his threatening neck, and stood
Before the passive tiling of wood.

11 You winked as 1 was going by !
Kou didn't? What! tell me I lie?
Take that! ” and at the swing he sprung;
A sounding thump ! It backward swung,
And, set in motion by the blow,
Swayed menacingly to and fro.

“ H a! you’ll fight? A quarrelsome chap
I knew you were ! You’ll get a rap!
I’ll crack your sic n il! ” A headlong jump ;
Another and a louder bump!

The swing, as if with kindling wrath,
Came pushing back along the path.
The goat, astonished, shook his head,
Winked hard, turned round, grew mad and said,
“ Villain! I'll teach you who I am ! ”
(Or seemed to say), "yo u rascal ram,
To pick a fight with me, when I