The Book Worms: The Book Worms

The Book Worms

[Burns wrote this reproof in a Shakspeare, which he found splendidly
bound and gilt, but unread and worm-eaten, in a noble person's
library.]

    Through and through the inspir'd leaves,
      Ye maggots, make your windings;
    But oh! respect his lordship's taste,
      And spare his golden bindings.

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