But I may not stay wi' thee."
Then he tuik aff a gay gold ring,
Thereat hang signets three;
"Hae, take thee that, mine ain dear thing,
And still hae mind o' me;
But, if thou take another lord,
Ere I come ower the sea—
His life is but a three day's lease,
Tho' I may not stay wi' thee."
The wind was fair, the ship was clear,