It happened on a certain day,
When this fair lady fell fast asleep,
That in cam’ a good grey selchie,
And set him doon at her bed feet,
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Saying, ‘Awak’, awak’, my pretty fair maid.
For oh! how sound as thou dost sleep!
An’ I’ll tell thee where thy baby’s father is;
He’s sittin’ close at thy bed feet.’
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