Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.
178 . Impromptu on Carron Iron Works
In hopes to be mair wise, But only, lest we gang to hell, It may be nae surprise: But when we tirl’d at your door Your porter dought na hear us; Sae may, shou’d we to Hell’s yetts come, Your billy Satan sair us!