Here lies a faulse Marquis:

Whose title is shamed

If ever he rises

It will be to be damned.

TO A MOUSE.

Wee, sleekit, cowrin' tim'rous beastie.

Oh, what a panic's in thy breastie!

Thou needna start awa' sae hasty.

Wi' bickering brattle!

I wad be laith to rin and chase thee,