‘Ye say, ye’re the Duke o Athole’s nurse,

Your post is well becoming;

Keep well, keep well your half-year’s fee,

Ye’se hae twa sights o your leman.’

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He leand him ower his saddle-bow

And cannilie kissd his dearie:

‘Ohon and alake! anither has my heart,

And I darena mair come near thee.’

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