“There’s nothing of news, beyond that I hear
The King’s on the border a-chasing the deer.
“And truly I wish I so happy may be
Whilst he is a-hunting the King I might see;
For although I’ve travelled the land many ways
I never have yet seen a King in my days.”
The King, with a hearty brisk laughter, replied
“I tell thee, good fellow, if thou canst but ride,
Thou shalt get up behind me, and I will thee bring
To the presence of Jamie, thy sovereign King.”