*Horace In Scots*

Persicos odi

Foreign fashions, lad, allure you Hamespun happit I would be; Bring nae mair, for I assure you Ferlies only scunner me.

Fancy tartans, clanless, gaudy, Mention them nae mair, I say; Best it suits your service, laddie, An' my drinkin', hodden-grey.