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The King of Scotland, years and years ago, / Convened his courtiers in a gallant row / And thus addressed them:
"Gentle sirs, from you / Abundant counsel I have had, and true: / What laws to make to serve the public weal; / What laws of Nature's making to repeal; / What old religion is the only true one, / And what the greater merit of some new one; / What friends of yours my favor have forgot; / Which of your enemies against me plot.