Scots Prologue For Mr. Sutherland
scots' prologue for mr. suthernd
on his be-night, at the theatre, dumfries.
what his din about the town o' lon'on,
how this new py an' that new sang is in?
why is outndish stuff sae meikle courted?
does nonsense mend, like brandy, when imported?
is there nae poet, burning keen for fame,
will try to gie us sangs and pys at hame?
for edy abroad he o toil,
a fool and knave are pnts of every soil;
nor need he hunt as far as rome reece,
to gather matter for a serious piece;
there's themes enow in caledonian story,
would shew the tragic mus
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