And when I wadna venture in,

A coward loon she ca'd me: rascal

Had kirk and state been in the gate, way (opposing)

I lighted when she bade me.

Sae craftilie she took me ben, in

And bade me make nae clatter;

‘For our ramgunshoch glum gudeman surly

Is o'er ayont the water;’ beyond

Whae'er shall say I wanted grace,

When I did kiss and daut her, pet