Out has he ta'en a purse o' gowd,

Was a' fou to the string,

"O grant me love for love, ladye,

"And a' this shall be thine."

"I lo'e Brown Adam weel," she says;

"I wot sae does he me:

"I wad na be your light leman

"For mair than ye could gie."

Then out he drew his lang bright brand,

And flashed it in her een;