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Rh Bell, ay wife, she lo’es nae strife, But she wad guide me if she can; And, to maintain an easy life, I aft maun yield, though I’m guidman. Nought’s to be won at woman’s hand, Unless ye gie her a’ the plea; Then I’ll leave aff where I began, And tak my auld cloke about me.