To what a pitch of prudence dost thou reach

To feel the 'god,' yet give thy thoughts no speech,

All for the sake of vulgar pounds and pence!

God bless thee, Allen, for thy common sense!

"Health to 'lang' Andrew! Heaven preserve his life

To flourish on the sacred shores of Fife!

Prosper good Andrew! leanest of the train

Whom Scotland feeds upon her fiery grain;

Whatever blessings wait a 'brindled' Scot

In double portion swell thy glorious lot!