Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MASTER,' QUOTH THE AULD HOUND, by JEAN INGELOW Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Fra a' folk in the town Subject(s): Animals; Dogs | ||||||||
'Master,' quoth the auld hound, 'Where will ye go?' 'Over moss, over muir, To court my new jo.' 'Master, though the night be merk, I'se follow through the snow. ' 'Court her, master, court her, So shall ye do weel; But and ben she'll guide the house, I'se get milk and meal. Ye'se get lilting while she sits With her rock and reel.' 'For, oh! she has a sweet tongue, And een that look down, A gold girdle for her waist, And a purple gown. She has a good word forbye Fra a' folk in the town.' | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SENTIMENTAL DANGERS by ANDREW HUDGINS SHOOTING THE DOG by JUNE JORDAN AFTER AN ILLNESS, WALKING THE DOG by JANE KENYON DANCING WITH THE DOG by SUSAN KENNEDY ECHO AND THE FERRY by JEAN INGELOW GLADYS AND HER ISLAND; AN IMPERFECT TALE WITH DOUBTFUL MORAL by JEAN INGELOW |
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