He was so blythe and turned back,
And thanked God that she was gane;
He had no will to hear her crack,
But told it Mary Magdalene.
When that she heard her sister’s mocks,
She went unto the gate with speed;
And asked her who’s there that knocks;
’Tis I the wife of Beith indeed.
She said, good mistress, you must stand
Till you be tried by tribulation.