Deceased forthwith, and went to heaven.
But as she went upon the way,
There followed her a certain guide,
And kindly to her he did say,
Where mean you, dame, for to abide?
I know you are the wife of Beith,
And would not then that you go wrong,
For I’m your friend, and will be leath
That you go through this narrow throng;
This way is broader, go with me,