The first ane she was clad in red:
‘O lady fair, Will you be my bride?’
III
The midmost ane was clad in green:
‘O lady fair, will you be my queen?’
IV
The youngest o’ them was clad in white:
‘O lady fair, be my heart’s delight!’—
V
‘Sir knight ere ye my favour win,
Ye maun get consent frae a’ my kin.
VI
‘Ye maun go ask my father, the King:
Sae maun ye ask my mither, the Queen.