Epistle To A Young Friend
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to catch dame fortune's golden smile,
assiduous wait upon her;
and gather gear by ev'ry wile
that's justified by honour;
not for to hide it in a hedge,
nor for a train attendant;
but for the glorious privilege
of being indepe.
the fear o' hell's a hangman's whip,
to haud the wret order;
but where ye feel your hrip,
let that aye be your border;
its slightest touches, instant pause—
debar a' side-pretences;
and resolutely keep its ws,
ung sequences.
the great creator to revere,
must sure bee
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