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Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

452 . Epigram pinned to Mrs. Riddell’s carriage

IF you rattle along like your Mistress’ tongue,

Your speed will outrival the dart;

But a fly for your load, you’ll break down on the road,

If your stuff be as rotten’s her heart.