James Boyd took his leave of the noble king,
To Ettrick Forest fair cam he;
Down Birkendale Brae when that he cam,
He saw the fair forest with his ee.
16.
16.4 ‘whidderand,’ whizzing.
Baith doe and roe and hart and hind
And of a’ wild beastis great plentie;
He heard the bows that bauldly ring,
And arrows whidderand near him by.