And brew your bridal ale;

And I will welcome your brisk bride,

That you bring oer the dale."—

"But she that welcomes my brisk bride

Maun gang like maiden fair;

She maun lace on her robe sae jimp,

And braid her yellow hair."—

"But how can I gang maiden-like,

When maiden I am nane?

Have I not born seven sons to thee,