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,