He cust off his cloutty coat,

An he patt on her scarlet cloke,

An she folloued him just att the back,

Becaus he was a bonny laddie.

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They gaed on, an forder on,

Till they came to yon borrous-toun;

She bought a loaf an they both satt doun,

Bat she ate no we her laddie.

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