Ah, gentle dames! it gars me greet To think how monie counsels sweet, How monie lengthened sage advices, The husband frae the wife despises.

The landlord's laugh was ready chorus.

They never sought in vain that sought the Lord alright!

The trout in yonder wimpling burn - That glides, a silver dart, - And, safe beneath the shady thorn, - Defies the anglers art.

I have a hundred times wished that one could resign life as an officer resigns a commission.

Affliction's sons are brothers in distress; A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!

Oatcakes are a delicate relish when eaten warm with ale.