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!