In the green kirk-yard of Fyvie.'

He hied him hame, and having spieled

To the house-top of Fyvie,

He blew his trumpet loud and shrill,

'Twas heard at Mill-o'-Tifty.

Her father locked the door at night,

Laid by the keys fu' canny;

And when he heard the trumpet sound,

Said: 'Your cow is lowing, Annie.'

'My father, dear, I pray forbear,