Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. |
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| 114. Versified Note to Dr. Mackenzie, Mauchline |
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| FRIDAY first’s the day appointed | |
| By the Right Worshipful anointed, | |
| To hold our grand procession; | |
| To get a blad o’ Johnie’s morals, | |
| And taste a swatch o’ Manson’s barrels | 5 |
| I’ the way of our profession. | |
| The Master and the Brotherhood | |
| Would a’ be glad to see you; | |
| For me I would be mair than proud | |
| To share the mercies wi’ you. | 10 |
| If Death, then, wi’ skaith, then, | |
| Some mortal heart is hechtin, | |
| Inform him, and storm him, | |
That Saturday you’ll fecht him.
ROBERT BURNS.
Mossgiel, An. M. 5790. | |
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