And never spur sall make you wearie.’

7

The grey was a mare, and a right good mare,

But when she wan the Annan water

She couldna hae ridden a furlong mair

Had a thousand merks been wadded at her.

8

‘O boatman, boatman, put off your boat!

Put off your boat for gowden money!

I cross the drumly stream the night,