The variations in b are probably Motherwell's improvements. He does not adopt all of them in printing, but makes still other slight changes.
F. b.
"An epitome (eleven eight-line stanzas) of Buchan's version, with some slight alterations from the way the editor has heard the ballad sung."
151. The lady to the queen's court gaed.
153. And ready was.
162. And gae him gowd sae free.
192. He lout doun.
232. She lout doun.
302. And blind.
331, 371. I will not hae your purse o gowd.