And they wrang their cloathes right drunkily.

"Come thro', come thro', Lieutenant Gordon!

Come thro' and drink some wine wi' me!

For there is an ale-house here hard by,

And it shall not cost thee ae penny."

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"Throw me my irons," quo' Lieutenant Gordon;

"I wot they cost me dear aneugh."

"The shame a ma," quo' mettled John Ha',

"They'll be gude shackles to my pleugh."