The songs and poems of Robert Tannahill With biography, illustrations, and music |
THE MAN OF CHARACTER. |
The songs and poems of Robert Tannahill | ||
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THE MAN OF CHARACTER.
Wee A--- ---, self-sainted wight,If e'er he won to heaven,
The veriest wretch, though black as pitch,
May rest he 'll be forgiven:
With holy pride he cocks his nose,
And talks of honest dealings,
For when our webs are at the close,
He nips off two three shillings.
The songs and poems of Robert Tannahill | ||