A collection of scots poems on several occasions by the late Mr. Alexander Pennecuik, Gent. And Others |
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The Pretended Town-cryer. |
 | A collection of scots poems on several occasions |  |
The Pretended Town-cryer.
By a gentleman who borrowed the bell-man's cloak
and bell, and rung, and repeated the verses as under,
through the streets of Edinburgh, at four o'clock in
the morning, May 10. 1720.
All you that in your beds do lie,
Turn wame to wame and occupy;
And when that you have done your best,
Turn back to back and take your rest.
Good morrow my masters all.
| A collection of scots poems on several occasions | |