And a' to see what there might be,

Till he spied a man, in armour bright,

Was riding that way most hastilie.

"O wha is yon, that came this way,

"Sae hastilie that hither came?

"I think it be my brother dear;

"I think it be young Christie Graeme."

"Ye're welcome here, my billie dear,

"And thrice you're welcome unto me!"

"But I'm wae to say, I've seen the day,