Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.
551 . Ballad on Mr. Herons ElectionNo. 4
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Broken trade o’ Broughton, a’ in high repair?
Wha wants troggin let him come to me. For an auld sang—it’s thought the gudes were stown— Buy braw troggin, &c. Here’s a reputation tint by Balmaghie. Buy braw troggin, &c. Fine for a soger, a’ the wale o’ lead. Buy braw troggin, &c. Pawn’d in a gin-shop, quenching holy drouth. Buy braw troggin, &c. Frae the downs o’ Tinwald, so was never worn. Buy braw troggin, &c. The crest, a sour crab-apple, rotten at the core. Buy braw troggin, &c. By a thievish midge they had been nearly lost. Buy braw troggin, &c. Pouncing poor Redcastle, sprawlin’ like a taed. Buy braw troggin, &c. Lately used at Caily christening Murray’s crimes. Buy braw troggin, &c. Gifted by black Jock to get them aff his hands. Buy braw troggin, &c. Hornie’s turnin chapman—he’ll buy a’ the pack. Buy braw troggin, &c.