Robert Burns (17591796). Poems and Songs. The Harvard Classics. 190914. |
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279. Epigram on Francis Grose the Antiquary |
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THE DEVIL got notice that Grose was a-dying | |
So whip! at the summons, old Satan came flying; | |
But when he approached where poor Francis lay moaning, | |
And saw each bed-post with its burthen a-groaning, | |
Astonishd, confounded, cries SatanBy G, | 5 |
Ill want him, ere I take such a damnable load! | |
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