I will not be your Valentine.

FROM A TANNER

Though I’m a Tanner by my trade,

Yet, Valentine, don’t be afraid,

Tho’ often hides I tan, ’tis true,

I ne’er will tan the hide of you:

The bark and lime that’s in the pit,

May tan the outside of my wit,

And keep my heart quite stout for you

Much more than other trades can do;