QUOTH THE SHERIFF OF THE FOREST

_Abbotsford_, _Dec._ 1, 1815.

Something has been said concerning _ball-play_, at p. 863, and more

remains to be observed, with which foot-ball will be mentioned

hereafter. At present the year hastens the volume to a close, and we

must put by many things to make ready for the “great festival:”--

_Christmas_ is a coming,

We’ll have flowing bowls,

Laughing, piping, drumming,

We’ll be jovial souls.

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