Page:Dominie depos'd, or, Some reflections on his intrigue with a young lass.pdf/9

( 9 ) Yet ſome they are fae very willing, At ony time they'll tak a ſhilling; But he that learnt them firſt that ſpelling, Or Meg or Nell, Be ſure, to him they'll lay an egg in; This ſome can tell.

Unthinking things it is their creed, If ſome fic things be done wi ſpeed, They're ſafe, 'tis help in time o' need, Nae after claps; Tho' nine months aft brings quick or dead Into their laps.

Experience thus makes me to ſpeak, I anes was hooked wi' the cleek, I almoſt had beſhit my breek, When Maggy told, That, by her ſaul, not e'en a week Young Jack wou'd hold.

She was fae ſtiff the cou'd not loot; Your pranks, ſhe ſays, are now found out, The Kirk an' you maun hae a bout; Ill mat ye fare, 'Tis a' your ain, ye need na doubt, Ilk hilt an hair.

Alas! that e'er I ſaw your face, I can nae langer hide the caſe; Had I forſeen this ſad diſgrace, Nae man nor you 'Shou'd e'er hae touch'd my fic a place Or kiſs'd my mou'.