Though small I am, I fear no work,

If you will give me employ.

For to plow, &c.

One favor yet I ask, If you can not me employ,

That is to shelter me this one night

From the cold winter’s blast;

At the break of day, I will trudge away,

Elsewhere to seek employ,

For to plow, &c.

The farmer says, “We will try the lad,