17
So they came every one but one,
And he has killd them a' but ane.
In the braw hills so early
18
And that one came behind his back,
And gave Earl Brand a deadly stroke.
In the braw hills of Airly
19
For as sair wounded as he was,
He lifted the lady on her horse.
In the braw nights so early
20
'O Earl Brand, I see thy heart's bluid!'
'It's but the shadow of my scarlet robe.'
I the braw nights so early
21
He came to his mother's home;
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
22
She looked out and cryd her son was gone,
And a' for the sake [of] an English loon.
. . . . . . .
23
'What will I do wi your lady fair?'
'Marry her to my eldest brother.'
The brawest knight i Airly
211. to her.
211, 22 are written as one stanza.