"But I'm are o' the men about his house,

"An' right aft in his companie."

He's ta'en her by the middle jimp,

And by the grass-green sleeve;

He's lifted her over the fauld dyke,

And speer'd at her sma' leave.

O he's ta'en out a purse o' gowd,

And streek'd her yellow hair,

"Now, take ye that, my bonnie may,

"Of me till you hear mair."