When half the drowsy world?s a-bed 
And misty morning rises red, 
With jollity of horn and lusty cheer, 
Young Nimrod urges on his dwindling rout; 
Along the yellowing coverts we can hear
His horse?s hoofs thud hither and about: 
In mulberry coat he rides and makes 
Huge clamour in the sultry brakes.