Though mony a yan had sought her.

I'll tell you news of my exploits

The time the mare was shoeing,

I steppit in ahint the lass

And quickly fell a-wooing.

It's aye she eyed my auld breeks

The time that they were making;

Says I, "My lass, ne'er mind my breeks,

There's new yans for the making.

Gin yell agree to gang wi' me,