‘Oh say that he’s to England gone,
To buy her a new silk gown.’
9.
‘And what will I say to my sister dear,
Gin she chance to say, Willie, whar’s John?’
‘Oh say that he’s to England gone,
To buy her a wedding ring.’
10.
‘But what will I say to her you lo’e dear,
Gin she cry, Why tarries my John?’