Up then spak the bold bridegroom,

An he spak bousterouslie;

‘I’ve gien you the skaeth, Willie,

But ye’ve gien me the scorn;

Sae there’s no a bell i St Mary’s kirk

Sall ring for her the morn.’

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‘Ye’ve gien me the skaeth, bridegroom,

But I’ll gee you the scorn;

For there’s no a bell i St Marie’s kirk