Now word is gane to the bauld Keeper,

In Branksome Ha where that he lay,

That Lord Scroope has taen the Kinmont Willie,

Between the hours of night and day.

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He has taen the table wi his hand,

He garrd the red wine spring on hie;

‘Now Christ’s curse on my head,’ he said,

‘But avenged of Lord Scroop I’ll be!

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