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" what is become o' your leal goodman,

That now you are a' your lane?

If he has join'd wi' the rebel gang

You will never see him again.'

"O say nae 'the rebel gang,' Ladye;

It's a term nae heart can thole,

For them wha rebel against their God,

It is justice to control. "When rank oppression rends the heart,

And rules wil stroke o' death,

Wha wadna spend their dear heart's blood

For the tenets of their faith?

Then say na 'the rebel gang,' Ladye,

For it gi'es me muckle pain;

My John went away with Earlston,

And I'll never see either again.'

"O wae is my heart for thee, Janet,

O sair is my heart for thee;

These Covenant men were ill advised;

They are fools, you may credit me.