Finlay's version is compounded from two, and Motherwell's, since it adopts readings from Finlay's, is compounded from three; but Motherwell's has nevertheless been preferred, on account of its retaining stanzas which Finlay omitted. Besides, Motherwell gives us to understand that his changes are few.
32. gowd and fee.
34. come oer the sea.
41. nut-brown sword.
43. he ritted.
52. And he's.
53. dear Johnstone.
55, 6. wanting.
61, 101. dreamed a dream this night, she says.
62, 102. be good.