G stands for Gnu, whose weapon of defence br Are long, sharp, curling horns, and common sense. br To these he adds a name so short and strong, br That even hardy Boers pronounce it wrong. br How often on a bright autumnal day br The pious people of Pretoria say, br 'Come, let us hunt the' Then no more is heard br but sounds of strong men struggling with a word; br Meanwhile the distant Gnu with grateful eyes br Oberserves his opportunity and flies.