A collection of ancient and modern Scottish ballads, etc

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was found a few years ago by Mr Jamieson, in the
" Kaempe Viser," a Collection of Danish traditionary
poems published in 1591. The story is not so complete
in the following ballad as in that of Skioen Anna, a trans-
lation of which will be found in Mr Jamieson's " Popular
Ballads," vol. ii.]
" It's narrow^ narrow, make your bed^
And learn to lie your lane ;
For I'm ga'n o'er the sea. Fair Annie,
A braw bride to bring hame.
Wi' her I will get gowd and gear
Wi' you I ne'er got nane.
" But wha will bake my bridal bread.
Or brew my bridal ale ?
And wha will welcome my brisk bride,
That I bring, o'er the dale?"
" It's I will bake your bridal bread.
And brew your bridal ale
And I will welcome your brisk bride.
That you bring o'er the dale."
" But she, that welcomes my brisk bride.
Maun gang like maiden fair.
She maun lace on her robe sae jimp.
And braid her yellow hair."
" But how can I gang maiden-like,
When maiden I am nane ?
Have I not born seven sons to thee^
And am with child again ?"
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