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Ned Farmer's Scrap Book.
11
The Ranger.
Tune—"The Fine Old English Gentleman."
This song is an attempt to describe a few of the leading points in the character of Mr. John Penson, park keeper, at Trentham Hall, Staffordshire, whose family have had the honour of serving in that capacity since the reign of Elizabeth.
I'll try to paint a portrait, if you'll listen to my lay,
Of a fine Old English specimen, whose locks are silvery grey,
Yet still as young at heart he is, that heart's as free from gall,
(And he's fond of sport of any sort) as the youngest 'mong them all.
He's a fine Old English Forester, one of the olden time.
