Mr. William Smellie—A Sketch
mr. william smellie—a sketch shrewd willie smellie to crochallan came; the old cock'd hat, the grey surtout the same; his bristling beard just rising in its might, 'twas four long nights and days to shaving night: his uncomb'd grizzly locks, wild staring, thatch'd a head for thought profound and clear, unmatch'd; yet tho' his caustic wit was biting-rude, his heart was warm, benevolent, and good. rattlin', roarin' willie as i cam by crochallan, i cannilie keekit ben; rattlin', roarin' willie was sittin at yon boord-en'; sittin at yon boord-en, and amang gude companie; rattlin', roarin' willie, you're welcome hame to me!