But they niver leeav us, niver—

Storms may come, but still they stay;

But th' first wind 'at ma's thee shiver,

Up tha mounts an' flies away.

Ther's too mony like thee, swallow,

'At when fortun's sun shines breet,

Like a silly buzzard follow,

Doncin raand a bit o' leet.

But ther's few like Robin redbreast,

Cling throo days o' gloom an' care;