2
There cam a wooer them to woo,
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
3
He's gien the eldest o them a broach and a real,
Because that she loved her sister weel.
At etc.
4
He's gien the eldest a gay penknife,
He loved the youngest as dear as his life.
At etc.
5
'O sister, O sister, will ye go oer yon glen,
And see my father's ships coming in?'
At etc.
6
'O sister dear, I darena gang,
Because I'm feard ye throw me in.'
The etc.
7
'O set your foot on yon sea stane,
And was yeer hands in the sea foam.'
At etc.
8
She set her foot on yon sea stane,
To wash her hands in the sea foam.
At etc.
9
. . . . . . .
But the eldest has thrown the youngest in.
The etc.
10
'O sister, O sister, lend me your hand,
And ye'se get William and a' his land.'
At etc.
11
The miller's daughter cam out clad in red,
Seeking water to bake her bread.
At etc.