Tam Samson's dead!

Rejoice, ye birring paitricks a'; whirring partridges

Ye cootie moorcocks, crousely craw; leg-plumed, confidently

Ye maukins, cock your fud fu' braw, hares, tail

Withouten dread;

Your mortal fae is now awa',—

Tam Samson's dead!

That woefu' morn be ever mourn'd

Saw him in shootin graith adorn'd, attire