Oh, in sevin long years I'll make a wow,
I'll make a wow, and I'll keep it strong.

[5]

Now sevin long years is gone and past,
And fourteen days vell known to me.

[6]

Avay and avay vent this proud young porter,
Avay and avay and avay vent he.

Until he came to Lord Bateman's chamber,
Vere he vent down on his bended knee.

[7]

Vot news! vot news! my proud young porter?

[8]

And broke his sword in splinters three.