The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. - With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Robert Burns;Allan Cunningham
page 304 of 2097 (14%)
page 304 of 2097 (14%)
 | |
|
Not a' the quacks, wi' a' their gumption,
Will ever mend her. Her feeble pulse gies strong presumption Death soon will end her. 'Tis you and Taylor[44] are the chief, Wha are to blame for this mischief, But gin the Lord's ain focks gat leave, A toom tar-barrel, An' twa red peats wad send relief, An' end the quarrel. FOOTNOTES: [Footnote 44: Dr. Taylor, of Norwich.] * * * * * XXIX. TO J. LAPRAIK. AN OLD SCOTTISH BARD. _April 1st, 1785._ |
|
