Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pa): 1739.09.28

VGW(PA.739.066
21-28 Sep 1739:41 (165)
The following lines were taken from an Edinburgh News-paper,
which was brought to Hampton, by a Scotch ship that was
bound up the bay.
ON THE PROSPECT OF AN APPROACHING WAR WITH SPAIN, (written
by one who thinks we are in earnest.)
  Britain once more herself appears, 
  Therefore let dons beware their ears.
  She'll humble to the dust their pride, 
  And teach such dastards to deride
  . . . [10 more lines]