English & Literature
What is the best paraphrase of the stanza 1 of the poem “To a Mouse” by Robert Burns?
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Wee, sleeket, cowran, tim'rous beastie, (Small, sleek, cowering, timid mouse)
O, what a panic's in thy breastie! (panicking inside)
Thou need na start awa sae hasty, (You do not need to run away)
Wi' bickerin brattle! (with angry chattering)
I wad be laith to rin an' chase thee (I would be loathe to chase you)
Wi' murd'ring pattle! (with a murdering paddle)
To a Mouse