Classic and Contemporary Poetry

HARNET AND THE BITTLE, by JOHN YONGE AKERMAN                   
First Line: A harnet zet in a hollur [hollow] tree
Last Line: You'll meet the vate o' these 'ere two: they'll take your coat and carcass too!
Variant Title(s): A North Wiltshire Dialect Son
Subject(s): Wiltshire, England