Miscellaneous writings of the late Dr. Maginn edited by Dr. Shelton Mackenzie |
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ODE ON THE DEATH OF YAHMASSEERO, COUNCILLOR OF STATE. |
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ODE ON THE DEATH OF YAHMASSEERO, COUNCILLOR OF STATE.
Free Translation.
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Pray, have you heard the news?One of the footguards drew
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His anger to assuage,
A councillor he slew!
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Yahmahsseero's robeIs stained with fiery gore,
And each that doth him meet,
Calls him upon the street,
The crimson councillor.
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The current to the eastBy Sahnno, little town,
Hath overflown, and burst the dike
With fury, and the castle, like
A fool, hath fallen down.
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Who has felled the cherry trees?And who has felled the plum?
Trees planted in neat boxes,
And anything but hoaxes
For odoriferous gum.
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A councillor hath been knockedFrom off his legs,—most true;
If ever such a thing was heard,
It may most safely be averr'd
That it hath been—adieu!
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