5.

With a sheaf of arrows by his side,

And a bent bow in his hand,

He’s mounted on a prancing steed,

And he has ridden fast o’er the strand.

6.

6.1 The MS. reads ‘Braidhouplee’ for the first ‘Bradyslee.’

6.2 ‘buss,’ bush.

He’s up i’ Bradyslee, and down i’ Bradyslee,

And under a buss o’ broom;