And, gude Outlaw, I’m sent to thee;

I wad wat of whom ye hald your lands,

Or, man, wha may thy master be.’

22

‘Thir landis are mine,’ the Outlaw said,

‘I own na king in Christentie;

Frae Soudron I this forest wan,

When the king nor’s knights were not to see.’

23

‘He desires you’l come to Edinburgh,