Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

By Charles EdwardTaylor

1728 For Sale, a Horse

IN good condition,

Cheap, on account of competition,

Well-broken, easy on his bridle,

With curb or snaffle never idle.

A very little child can ride him,

And carry three or four beside him.

Why plod when you can ride so cheaply?

There is no need to ponder deeply.

I ’ll warrant he ’ll not bite nor kick you;

I ’ve not the slightest wish to stick you!

However short you are, you ’re suited,

For low-stand men can mount when booted.

Come, buy my steed with manner gracious.

He ’ll aid your reading of Horatius.