Ay, e’en wat snaw

I’ve seen or noo a denty brat[60]

Oot ower ye a’.

I never kent ye tak’ the gee,[61]

But aye sang sweet at ilka spree,

Tho’ I played wild at times a wee

Gin I gat fou.

The fau’t lay wi’ the wee drap bree,[62]

An’ no’ wi’ you.

Sae noo I trust gin I’m nae mair,