The works of Alexander Pennecuik of New-Hall, M.D.; containing the description of Tweeddale, and miscellaneous poems. A new edition, with copious notes, forming a complete history of the county to the present time. To which are prefixed, memoirs of Dr Pennecuik, and a map of the shire of Peebles, or Tweeddale |
TO J. W. THE INGENIOUS TRANSLATOR OF L' ECOSSE FRANCOIS, &c. |
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TO J. W. THE INGENIOUS TRANSLATOR OF L' ECOSSE FRANCOIS, &c.
Dear friend, I cannot praise thee as I ought,For all my words are swallowed up in thought;
Thy massy thoughts a just proportion keep,
Thy words flow easy, and thy sense runs deep:
To the great author mighty thanks is due,
Ages to come, when they this work do view,
Will celebrate his praise, and the Translator's too.
This work doth Caledonia's fame revive,
She doth by these immortal pages live.
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