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The fellow that did take in hand
these children for to kill,
Was for a robbery judged to die,
such was Gods blessed will.
Who did confess the very truth,
as here hath been displayed:
Their uncle having died in goal,
where he for debt was laid.

Yen that executors be made,
and overseers eke
Of children that be fatherless,
and infants mild and meek;
Take you example by this thing,
and yield to each his right,
Left God with such like misery,
your wickeds mind requite.

FINIS.

P.Buchan, Printer, Peterhead.