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 114 A Nebraska Fo/k-Sono.

The Newer Even's Sang.

This is guid Newer Even's night.

Saint Mary's men are we, An' we're come here to crave our right,

Before our Lady.

We're neither come here for meal or maut,

Saint Mary's men are we, Nor yet we're come for kale or saut.

Before our Lady.

But we are here to mak' you gay,

Saint Mary's men are we. And we're here to honor guid New Year's Day,

Before our Lady.

King Henry he is not at home.

Saint Mary's men are we, But he is a-hunting gone.

Before our Lady.

Shall we tell you how King Henry's lady was dressed

Saint Mary's men are we. An' that fu' braw an' a' the best

Before our Lady.

She had upon her weel made head,

St. Mary's men are we, A crown o' gold an' that fu' braid,

Before our Lady.

She had around her middle sma'.

Saint Mary's men are we, A golden belt an' it fu' braw,

Before our Lady.

She had upon her weel made feet,

Saint Mary's men are we. Golden slippers an' they fu' neat.

Before our Lady.