And thrice it was written, ‘Tam Glen.’

The last Halloween I was waukin' watching

My droukit sark-sleeve,[3] as ye ken; drenched chemise

His likeness cam up the house stalkin'—

And the very grey breeks o' Tam Glen! trousers

Come, counsel, dear tittle, don't tarry;

I'll gie you my bonnie black hen, give

Gif ye will advise me to marry If

The lad I lo'e dearly, Tam Glen. love

[3] ] See [note 17] on Halloween, [p. 218].