. williasllie—a sketch

shrewd willie sllie to crochan ca;

the old cock'd hat, the grey surtout the sa;

his bristling beard just rising in its ght,

'twas four long nights and days to shaving night:

his unco'd grizzly locks, wild staring, thatch'd

a head for thought profound and clear, untch'd;

yet tho' his caustic wit was biting-rude,

his heart was war benevolent, and good.