And wan the blessing o’ the dying man.

37.

‘Now, honest herd, you maun do mair,—

Ye maun do mair as I you tell;

You maun bear tidings to Troughend,

And bear likewise my last farewell.

38.

‘A farewell to my wedded wife,

A farewell to my brother John,

Wha sits into the Troughend tower,