What then? poor beastie, thou maun live!

A daimen icker in a thrave odd ear, 24 sheaves

'S a sma' request; Is

I'll get a blessin' wi' the lave, rest

And never miss't!

Thy wee bit housie, too, in ruin!

Its silly wa's the win's are strewin'! frail

An' naething, now, to big a new ane,

O' foggage green!