But the Baron hath retainers bold,
And swatchers many ane,
And the Castle walls are high to win,
Howe’er they fidge and fain.
The boldest one o’ a’ his men,
Was Jockey of the Sheugh;
The Baron loved him like a brother,
And that was fair enoo.
Jock could wrestle, run, or leap,
Wi’ ever a living man;