HARVEST MOUSE
Wee, sleekit, cowran, tim'rous beastie,
O, what a panic's in thy breastie!
Thou need na start awa sae hasty,
Wi' bickering brattle!
I wad be laith to rin an' chase thee,
Wi' murd'ring pattle!
(Robert Burns, 1785)
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Small, sleek, cowering, timorous beast,
Oh, what panic is in your breast!
You need not start away so hasty
With a hurrying scamper!
I would be loath to run and chase you,
With a murderous spade!
(Standard English)
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This Scots dialect looks pretty weird, compared to standard English. Try reading it out loud with your best Scottish accent
Motiv | 2.1 × 2.7 cm, Aquarell |
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Papier | 300g Aquarellpapier |
Format | 20 × 20 cm |