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                              (  7  ) I'll go with thee to the south country,

to milk thy daddy's ewes. All maids, &c.

Leander like, I will remain

still constant to thee ever.

As Pyramus or Troilus

till death our lives shall sever.

Let me be hated evermore,

of all men that me knows.

If false to thee, sweetheart, I be,

milking thy daddy’s ewes. All maids, &c.

Then modestly she did reply,

might I so happy be

Of you to find a husband kind,

and for to marry me ;

Then to you, I will during life,

continue constant still;

And be a true obedient wife,

observing a’ your will. All maids, &c.

Thus with a gentle soft embrace,

he took her in his arms,

And with a kiss, he smiling said,

I’ll shield thee from all harms ;

And instantly I'll marry thee,

to keep thee from all woes ;

And go with thee to the south country,

to milk thy daddy’s ewes.

O the broom, the bonny broom,

the broom of Cowden-knows,

Fain wad I be in the south country,

to milk my daddy’s ewes.