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[To the Royal Company of Archers]

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[Edinburgh] [c. 1726]

what Joyous Din thus strikes my Ear
what mean these preparations gay
for what these clangors loud & clear
that in my night strikes up a day
P[oet]
Great Dame lift up your awfull head
and view the amiable show
Behold your Brave and Stalward brood
who march to draw the martial bow
Their Native Courage dignified
with art[s] Easyest dress
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