Second Epistle to J. Lapraik 23294April 21, 1785Poemby Robert Burnsfirst line (public domain): While new-ca'd kye rowte at the stakeAn' pownies reek in pleugh or braik,This hour on e'enin's edge I take, To own I'm debtorTo honest-friend, auld LAPRAIK, For his kind letter.Language: Scots Locations in Harold's LibraryThe Canongate Burns (book)page 137in "The Kilmarnock Edition, 1786"Notes: followed by notesThis work has the following connections with other works:Epistle to J. LapraikArray ( [_edit_lock] => Array ( [0] => 1530303466:1 ) [_edit_last] => Array ( [0] => 1 ) [connection] => Array ( [0] => "23293" ) [subtitle] => Array ( [0] => April 21, 1785 ) [inlibrary] => Array ( [0] => "23230"*p137*The Kilmarnock Edition, 1786||||followed by notes ) [firstline] => Array ( [0] => While new-ca'd kye rowte at the stake / An' pownies reek in pleugh or braik, / This hour on e'enin's edge I take, / %%%To own I'm debtor / To honest-friend, auld LAPRAIK, / %%%For his kind letter.|p ) ) Post navigation ← Previous PoemNext Poem → Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.