He Is Na Dog, He Is a Lam facts for kids
He Is Na Dog, He Is A Lam is a poem written by a famous Scottish poet named William Dunbar. He wrote it for Queen Margaret Tudor of Scotland. This poem is like a follow-up to another one where Dunbar complained about a servant named James Dog.
What Is This Poem About?
This poem is about a man named James Dog, who was a servant to the Queen. In an earlier poem, William Dunbar had said that James Dog was "a dangerous dog" because he thought James was rude.
But in He Is Na Dog, He Is A Lam, Dunbar changes his mind. He says that James Dog has been helpful to him. So, Dunbar compares James Dog to a gentle lamb instead of a dangerous dog.
A Tricky Change of Heart
Even though Dunbar praises James Dog a lot in this poem, it's clear he doesn't really mean it. He pretends that James Dog is kind and helpful. But at the same time, Dunbar cleverly adds new insults that are even worse than before! It's like he's being nice on the surface but secretly making fun of James Dog.
Where Can We Find This Poem?
The words of this poem can be found in an old book called the Maitland Folio Manuscript. This manuscript is a collection of old writings. In this book, the poem is titled "Of the Aforesaid James Dog." It also has a note at the end that says, "Quod Dunbar of the said James quhen he had plesett him." This means "Dunbar said this about the said James when he had pleased him."
