The Clown's Reply Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCD| JOHN TROTT was desired by two witty peers | A |
| To tell them the reason why asses had ears | A |
| 'An't please you ' quoth John 'I'm not given to letters | B |
| Nor dare I pretend to know more than my betters | B |
| Howe'er from this time I shall ne'er see your graces | C |
| As I hope to be saved without thinking on asses ' | D |
Oliver Goldsmith
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