verses on captain grose(2 / 2)

where'er he be, the lord be near him!—igo, and ago,

as for the deil, he daur na steer him.—iram, coram, dago.

but please transmit th' enclosed letter,—igo, and ago,

which will oblige your humble debtor.—iram, coram, dago.

so may ye hae auld stanes in store,—igo, and ago,

the very stanes that adam bore.—iram, coram, dago,

so may ye get in d possession,—igo, and ago,

the coins o' satan's coronation!—iram coram dago.