I winna blaw about mysel;

As ill I like my fauts to tell;
But friends, and folk that wish me well,

APRIL 21st, 1785

Tho' I maun own, as monie still

As far abuse me.

This hour on e'enin's edge I take,

To own I'm debtor

To honest-hearted, auld Lapraik,

For his kind letter.