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Streck down upon't my lad and learn They‘re no ill lodg'd that get a barn. Thus, after meikle el treo clatter, James found he couldna mend the matter; And since it mightna better be, With resignation took the key, Unlockt the barn—clam up the mou. Where was an opening near the hou. Through whilk he say a glent of light That gave diversion to his fight; By this he quickly could discern A thin wa’ sep’rate house and barn, And thro’ this rive was in the wa’, All done within the house he saw: He saw (what oughtna to be seen. And fearce gave credit to his een) The parish priest of reverend fame, In active courtship with the dame— To lengthen out deseription here. Would but offend the modest ea-, And beet the lewder youthfu’ flame That we by satire strive to tame. Suppose the WICKED ACTION o'er And James continuing still to growr; Wha saw the wife, as fast as able, Spread a clean servite on the table, And syne frae tne ha’ iugle bring ben A piping het young roasted hen, And twa good bottles stout and clear, Ane of strong ale, and ane of beer.

But wicked luck, just as the priest