Nithsdales Welcome Hame
nithsdale's wele hame the noble maxwells and their powers are ing o'er the border, and they'll gae big terreagles' towers ahem a' in order. and they declare terreagles fair, for their abode they choose it; there's no a heart in a' the land but's lighter at the news o't. tho' stars in skies may disappear, and angry tempests gather; the happy hour may soon be near that brings us pleasaher: the weary night o' care and grief may hae a joyfu' morrow; so dawning day has brought relief, fareweel ht o' sorrow.