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Shrewd Willie Smellie to Crochallan came; / The old cock'd hat, the grey surtout the same; / His bristling beard just rising in its might, / 'Twas four long nights and days to shaving night: / His uncomb'd grizzly locks, wild staring, thatch'd / A head for thought profound and clear, unmatch'd; / Yet tho' his caustic wit was biting-rude, / His heart was warm, benevolent, and good.