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To a Comrade

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[McKay's footnote]

LITTLE comrade, never min'
Though another is unkin';
"Of de pain o' dis ya wul'
We must suck we bellyful."  

Little comrade, moan not so,
Oh, you fill my heart with woe!
Sad I listen to your cries,
Can't you ope your burnin' eyes? 

Little comrade, though 'tis hot,
Say you will revenge him not: 
Talk not thus, you mek me grieve,
Promise me you will forgive. 

Little comrade, never min'
Though a brother is unkin';
Treat him kindest as you can,
Show yourself the better man
 

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