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‘Awa, ye pear carl, ye dinne kean my name;

Ye sudd ha caed me mistress fan ye called me bat deam.’

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He tuke his hat in his hand an gied her juks three:

‘An ye want manners, misstres, quarters ye’ll gie me.’

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‘Awa, ye pear carle, in ayont the fire,

An sing to our Lord Gray’s men to their hearts’ disire.’

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