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A collection of scots poems on several occasions

by the late Mr. Alexander Pennecuik, Gent. And Others
 

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On JOHN SIMPSON in St. Andrews.

He of Drumcarro tenant was.
And from this life to death did pass;
In credit, peace and honesty
An emblem of his past.
Over the Spade, Shovel, Yoke and Coffin, within a Shield, is written.
Here lies a ploughman good enough,
Who gain'd his living by the plough.