Epitaph On A Noted Coxcomb Capt. Wm. Roddirk, of Corbiston.
1794
Type: Epitaph

Light lay the earth on Billy’s breast,
His chicken heart so tender;
But build a castle on his head,
His scull will prop it under.

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