That thou art fairest of the fair.
——:o:——
ROBIN ADAIR.
When General Dumourier, after unparalleled victories, deserted the army of the French Republic, in 1793, and took refuge from the infuriated Convention with the enemies he had lately beaten, someone expressed joy in the event where Burns was present, when he chanted, almost extempore, the following sarcastic stanzas:—
On General Dumourier.
A Parody on Robin Adair.
You’re welcome to Despots, Dumourier;
You’re welcome to Despots, Dumourier,
How does Dampiere do?
Ay and Bournonville too?