He'll apprehend them; poind their gear: seize, property
While they maun stan', wi' aspect humble, must
An' hear it a', an' fear an' tremble!
I see how folk live that hae riches;
But surely poor folk maun be wretches!
luath
They're no' sae wretched's ane wad think,
Though constantly on poortith's brink: poverty's
They're sae accustom'd wi' the sight,
The view o't gi'es them little fright.