I, for their thoughtless, careless sakes,
Would here propone defences,— put forth
Their donsie tricks, their black mistakes, restive
Their failings and mischances.
Ye see your state wi' theirs compar'd,
And shudder at the niffer; exchange
But cast a moment's fair regard—
What makes the mighty differ? difference
Discount what scant occasion gave,
That purity ye pride in,