The second ane she made his bed,
And laid saft pillows unto his head.
The youngest ane was bauld[145] and bricht,
And she tarried for words wi' this unco knicht.—
"Gin ye will answer me questions ten,
The morn ye sall me made my ain:—
"O what is higher nor[146] the tree?
And what is deeper nor the sea?
"Or what is heavier nor the lead?
And what is better nor the bread?