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 Were't not for him the robbers ſure Would take from me my gear, Sir; But Collie gi'es a lively bark, When dauger it is near, Sir.

At kirk or fair there's ne'er a dog, Wi' Collie can compare, Sir; The other day, upon the road, He catch'd a running hare Sir.

It's very right that uſeleſs Dogs Should pay a handſome tax, Sir; Each one ſhould twenty ſhillings pay, If Collies muſt pay fax, Sir.

The happy time will yet arrive, I hope the time to fee, Sir, When uſeleſs Dogs will all be hang'd, And Collie Dogs gae free, Sir.