My dear, can ye believe me?’

As Jessie, etc.

5

‘It’s ye’ll tak aff the robes o red,

An ye’ll pit on the beggin-weed,

An ye’ll gang wi me an ye’ll beg your bread,

An ye’ll be the beggar’s dawtie.’

6

When they cam to yon borough-toon,

They bocht a loaf an they baith sat doon,