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VERSES.
If angered you may say " Vla-Fluch,"
Lo ! Saxons think in Dutch you said it,
And though you swear Dutch " Triig and Trùg ' '
Their banks, with joy, will give you credit.
Celts have an honour grander far
Than Cross or Order (Celts did lack 'em) :
Give me the Gaelic for " Bazaar,"
And you'll be known as " The Macklackum."
Our names began with " O," for sure,
Before the Scottish " Mac " was fashion ;
" O " " Mac " all sure, that both endure,
Or Erse may prove a passing passion !
The best Home Rule's the simple tool
Of industry, with taste, and knowledge —
Your parish discipline your rule "■ ,
For conquest, through the school, and college !
E'en though you don't talk Erse at all,
Just say, in sympathy, " 'Tis splendid ! "
Don't turn your back on any stall,
And buy, till the Bazaar be ended !
ARGYLL.
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