Thare trad[27] haldand till Orknay.

Thare than tuk land Haco thar Kyng,

And in gret seknes mad endyng.

[21] Cunningham, one of the old districts of Ayrshire.

[22] Afterwards.

[23] Ropes.

[24] Sorrowed.

[25] Ships.

[26] Cleverly won.

[27] Course.