An he’s laid her low on the dewy grass,

An at nae ane spiered he leave.

5

Then he’s mounted on his milk-white steed,

An ridden after his men,

An a’ that his men they said to him

Was, Dear master, ye’ve tarried lang.

6

‘I’ve ridden east, an I’ve ridden wast,

An I’ve ridden amang the knowes,