Francis James Child

“ Sae weel as he kent that his Nellie was there!
An Nellie was sittin upon the bed-side,
An every one there was ca'ing her, bride.
The canles gaed oot, they waurna weel licht,
Swords an spears they glancet fou bright ”

“ When nae ane woud answer, they gaed a loud roar.
'Ye'll open the door, mistress, and lat us come in;
For tidings we've brought frae your appearant guid-son.'
For to defend them, she was not able;
They bangd up the stair, sat down at the table.
'Ye'll eat and drink, gentlemen, and eat at your leisure;
Nae thing's disturb you, take what's your pleasure.'
'O madam,' said he, 'I'm come for your daughter ”