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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE STAGG AT BAY, by HENRY CAREY (1687-1743) Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Away, away, the stag's at bay
Last Line: "a sportsman's pleasure knows no bounds."
Subject(s): Hunting; Hunters
First Line: Away, away, the stag's at bay
Last Line: "a sportsman's pleasure knows no bounds."
Subject(s): Hunting; Hunters
"Away, away! the stag's at bay,
The hounds are waiting for their prey;
The huntsman's call invites ye all,
Come in, come in, boys! while you may.
The jolly horn, the rosy morn,
The harmony of deep-mouthed hounds:
These, these, my boys, are heavenly joys;
A sportsman's pleasure knows no bounds."
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