That will tell what I can say;

That will go to Cockleys Well,

Tell my mither to fetch me away?"

21. There was a [bird] into that wood,

That carried the tidings away,

And many ae[72] was the well-wight man

At the fetching o' Johnie away.

[61] Rose.

[62] Prepare.

[63] Ready.

[64] Has fallen ill with anxiety.

[65] Bush of whin, furze.

[66] Leaped.

[67] Quarter--the fourth part of a yard.

[68] "But and"--as well as.

[69] Bear, endure.

[70] Make, cause.

[71] Quickly.

[72] One.

[61] Rose.

[62] Prepare.