As fast as they could go.

They wistna weel where they were gaun,

Wi’ the stratlings o’ their feet;

They wistna weel where they were gaun,

Till at her father’s yett.

“I hae nae money in my pocket,

But royal rings hae three;

I’ll gie them you, my auldest son,

And ye’ll walk there for me:

“Ye’ll gie the first to the proud porter,