Poems and Songs of Robert Burnsby Robert Burns

Epistle From Esopus To Maria

On Capt. Lascelles

Epitaph On A Noted Coxcomb

Capt. Wm. Roddirk, of Corbiston.

     Light lay the earth on Billy's breast,
     His chicken heart so tender;
     But build a castle on his head,
     His scull will prop it under.

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Epistle From Esopus To Maria

On Capt. Lascelles