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“From Nelly Laidlaw.” In the handwriting of William Laidlaw, “Scotch Ballads, Materials for Border Minstrelsy,” No 20 a, Abbotsford.

1

Late in the eenin, drinkin the wine,

Or early in the mornin,

The set a combat them between,

To fight it out i the dawnin.

2

She’s kissd his lips, an she’s caimd his hair,