When dinner it was past and done,
And dancing to begin,
‘O we’ll go take the bride’s maidens,
And we’ll go fill the ring.’
24.
24.1 ‘ben,’ into the house.
24.4 ‘downa,’ like not to.
O ben then cam’ the auld French lord,
Saying, ‘Bride, will ye dance with me?’
‘Awa’, awa’, ye auld French Lord,