"But aye at every seven years,

"They pay the teind to hell;

"And I am sae fat, and fair of flesh,

"I fear 'twill be mysell.

"This night is Hallowe'en, Janet,

"The morn is Hallowday;

"And, gin ye dare your true love win,

"Ye hae na time to stay.

"The night it is good Hallowe'en,

"When fairy folk will ride;