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"There is the jack was on his back;

This twa-handed sword hang laigh by his thie,

And there's the steil cap was on his head;

I brought a' these tokens to let thee see."

"If that be true thou to me tells,

(And I think thou dares na tell a lie,)

I'll gie thee fifteen punds for the horse,

Weil tald on thy cloak lap shall be.

"I'll gie thee are o' my best milk ky,