Epitaph on John Dove, Innkeeper, Mauchline Here lies Johnny Pidgeon; What was his religion? Wha e’er desires to ken, To some other warl’ Maun follow the carl, For here Johnny Pidgeon had nane! Strong ale was ablution, Small beer persecution, A dram was memento mori; But a full flowing bowl Was the saving his soul, And port was celestial glory. 1785 |
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