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?