Yet some they are sae very willing,
At ony time they’ll tak’ a shilling,
But he that learnt them first that spelling,
Or Meg or Nell,
Be sure, to him they’ll lay an egg in;
This some can tell.
Unthinking things! it is their creed,
If some sic things be done wi’ speed,
They’re safe, ’tis help in time o’ need,
Nae after-claps: