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 |
 |
|
|
ANE LETTER BY WAY OF CHALLENGE,
|
 | The works of Alexander Pennecuik |  |
ANE LETTER BY WAY OF CHALLENGE,
TO A KNIGHT WHO SHOT AT THE AUTHOR'S DOVES, AND KILLED THEM UPON THE DOVECOT HEAD, BEING NEW PLENISHED.
Sir John, thou scandal to the name of knight,Here I appeal thee, if thou darest to fight;
And do but either draw thy sword or pen,
I'll do my best to let your worship ken
Thou did'st a base, absurd, and scurvy deed
To shoot my doves upon my dovecot head;
And call to mind, for all thy power and pelf,
Thou meddled with a man as good's thyself;
Sir John, whatever character thou bears,
Had I been there thou durst not for thy ears.
Let every villain on our just laws trample
When Sheriff Deputes prove so bad example.
418
And no more Sheriff John, Just Ass of Peace.
| The works of Alexander Pennecuik | |