30
Untill the tanner scarce could heave
His weapon in the aire;
But Robin would not him bereave
Of life, and left him there.
31
Then to the greenewood did he fly,
And with him went the maide;
For him she vowd that she would dye,
He'd live for her, he said.
[A].
42. Ed. 1833 has or kens.
[B].
12. If A 12 be right, gross injustice is done the father by changing I wat he weird her into he wad wed her. One of the two is a singular corruption.
There is another copy of B among Mr White's papers, with the title 'Sir Thamas,' which I have no doubt has been "revised," whether by Telfer, or by Mr White himself, it is impossible to say. The principal variations are here given, that others may be satisfied.
12. wed her mang his ain kin.
14. this fair.