And syne began hir to exempne[310].

He wes best at the efter game.

Quod he, “Have ye na wrangous geir[311]?”

Quod scho, “I staw[312] ane pek of beir.”

Quod he, “That suld restorit be,

Tharefor delyver it to me.

Tibbie and Peter bad me speir[313];

Be my conscience, thay sall it heir.”

Quod he, “Leve ye in lecherie?”

Quod scho, “Will Leno mowit[314] me.”