John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4761 Robert Burns 1759-1796 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 4761 |
AUTHOR: | Robert Burns (1759–1796) |
QUOTATION: | Dweller in yon dungeon dark, Hangman of creation, mark! Who in widow weeds appears, Laden with unhonoured years, Noosing with care a bursting purse, Baited with many a deadly curse? |
ATTRIBUTION: | Ode on Mrs. Oswald. |