Then out bespake the king again,—

"My boy, now tell to me,

"Who dwells into yon bigly bour,

"Beneath yon green aik tree?"

"O pardon me," said Sweet Willy;

"My liege I dare na tell;

"And gang na near yon outlaw's bour,

"For fear they suld you kill."

"O hand your tongue, my bonny boy!

"For I winna be said nay;