Wi' me to lead his life;
But, ah! his manfu' heart was bent
To stir in feats of strife.
And he in many a venturous deed
His courage bauld wad try;
And now this gars[65] mine heart to bleed
For my dear Gilderoy.
And when of me his leave he tuik,
The tears they wet mine ee;
I gave tull him a parting luik,