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 |
THE EPITAPH OF ARTHUR HAMILTON, KING CHARLES THE FIRST'S MASTER WRIGHT.
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THE EPITAPH OF ARTHUR HAMILTON, KING CHARLES THE FIRST'S MASTER WRIGHT.
Composed by Mr John Adamson, Primer of the College of Edinburgh, at the desire of William Wallace, Master Mason, Cutter of the Stone.
Here lies interr'd, under this stone,Good honest Arthur Hamilton;
A man in his life both just and upright,
For skill in his craft, the king's master wright.
William Wallace, the king's master mason,
Hew'd out this stone in a goodly fashion;
Arthur's heart was so kind, I'm sure if he wist,
He would wish to be living to make William a kist .
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