T.S., probably Simson, date circa 1600.
This stone has been annexed and the original inscription defaced.
(Merchants mark)
Mensis Marcii die 6. [the 6th day of the month of March.]
"Man, tak hed to me,
Hov, thov sal be,
Quhan thov art dead ;
Drye as a trei,
Vermes sal eat ye ;
Thy great boote
Sal be like lead.
Ye tyme hath bene,
In my zoothe grene,
That I vas clene
Of bodies as ze ar;
Bot for my eyen ;
Nov tvo holes bene ;
Of me is sene
Bvt benes bare."
1827.- Revised by Mrs Charles Ross, in memory of her mother, Jean Knight.
Claimant: Heirs of Christopher Ross, Grocer Dundee
Source:RT
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