But boasts acquaintance with the elf.
But now I'll tell you what I should have told before,
A grievous illness brought him nigh Death's door.
Who, bony wight,
Enjoyed the sight—
And grinn'd as he thought of the fun there'd be
When the jester had joined his company.
Rab's friends, good folk!
Thought it no joke
To the poor joker; they therefore sent around