“ I am deprived of my dearest lover,
Then him the world, with is all vanity,
⁠Jamie's the man that I do admire,
He is the riches that I do adore:
For to be great I never desire,
My heart is fixed never to love more. ”

“ I cannot blame him because he is constant,
True love is better than silver or gold.
⁠A costly jewel to instantly gave him,
Then in her trembling hand she took a knife;
One fatal stroke before they could save her,
Quickly put an end to her life.
⁠Great lamentation was made for this lady:
Jamie on board the ship he did steer
Unto Old England he homeward came sailing,
With a longing desire to meet with his dear.
⁠But when her father head he was returning
He wrote a letter to the batswain, his friend,
Saging, a handsome reward I will give you,
If you the life of young Jamie will end. ”

“ But our eager desire no longer can stay.
⁠Then said kind Nancy, Behold, my dear Jamie,
Here take this ring, the pledge of our tow:-
With it my heart; keep it safe in your bosom :
Carry it with you wherever you go,
⁠Then in his arms he close did it sold her,
While chrystal cars like a fountain did flow;
Crying. My heart in return I do give you,
And you shall be present wherever you go.
⁠When on the ocean. any dear I am failing,
The thoughts of any jewel with the compass I steer
Thele tedious long days swift time will devour,
and bring me safe home to my lovely dear. ”