[428] aiblins = perhaps.

[429] cleiding = clothing.

[430] row = wrap.

[431] speers = asks.


[64. The Cruel Brother]

I

There were three ladies play’d at the ba’,
With a hey ho! and a lily gay!
By came a knight and he woo’d them a’
As the primrose spreads so sweetly.
Sing Annet, and Marret, and fair Maisrie,
As the dew hangs i’ the wood, gay ladie!

II