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 He gave me fifty guineas; to pay the nourice-fee. And I have made a promise; if he comes here awa'; That we will have some pleasant sport among the pease-straw.

But when nine months were past and gone; this fair maid had a son; And at the jovial gossopping there was both mirth and fun; And when the child baptized was; they ca'd him Davie Faa'; That pretty boy that night was got among the pease-straw.

Then according to his promise; he sent three hundred pound; Unto the farmers daughter; for to bring up her son; And when the child to age is come; I'll give him as much more; On remembrance of that jovial night; the barring of the door.

If any will this damsel wed; I‘ll give them a farm free; Ewes and lambs; harrows and ploughs; fitting for husbandrie; Besides a handsome portion of gold and white money;