Frae 'yont the Tweed;

A bonnier fleesh ne'er cross'd the clips fleece, shears

Than Mailie's, dead.

Wae worth the man wha first did shape Woe to

That vile wanchancie thing—a rape! dangerous

It maks guid fellows girn an' gape, growl

Wi' chokin' dread;

An' Robin's bonnet wave wi' crape

For Mailie dead.

O a' ye bards on bonnie Doon!