And we’re a’ gaun east and wast, we’re a’ gaun agee,
We’re a’ gaun east and wast, courtin’ Mally Lee.[171]
She had twa lappets at her head, that flaunted gallantlie,
And ribbon knots at back and breast of bonnie Mally Lee.
And we’re a’ gaun, &c.
A’ down alang the Canongate were beaux o’ ilk degree;
And mony are turned round to look at bonnie Mally Lee.
And we’re a’ gaun, &c.
And ilka bab her pong pong gi’ed, ilk lad thought that’s to me;
But feint a ane was in the thought of bonnie Mally Lee.