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I was a bonny wie laſſie, I lived by yon river ſide; A bonny wie laddie courted me, for to make me his bride: My maſter being one of the Clergy, I kentna weel how to do; But I courted ay wi' my laddie, and pleas'd the Miniter too.

We waited a' opportunities. ay when they were frae hame; We kiſs'd and clapped each other: ſo merry as we were then! So merry as we were then; our Vs for to renew! So ay I courted my laddie, and pleas d the Minister too.

It was on a fine ſimmer evening I went out for to meet with my lad, He took me in his arms. our hearts being wond'rous glad! And what came o' me then, ye wadna believe me now; but ay I courted my laddie, and pleas'd the Minisſer too.