A collection of ancient and modern Scottish ballads, etc

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" P or I ride on the milk-white steecT,
And ay nearest the town
Because I was a christened knight.
They gave me that renown.
" My right hand will be gloved, Janet^
My left hand will be bare ;
And these the tokens I gie thee ;
Nae doubt I will be there.
^' They'll turn me in your arms, Janet,
An adder and a snake
But hand me fast, let me not pass.
Gin ye wad by my maik. *
" They'll turn me in your arms, Janet,^
An adder and an ask r t
They'll turn me in your arms, Janet,
A bale % that burns fast.
^' They'll turn me in your arms, Janet,
A red-hot gad o' airn ; §
But haud me fast, let me not pass.
For ril do you no harm.
'* First, dip me in a stand o' milk.
And then in a stand o' water
But haud me fast, let me not pass,
I'll be your bairn's father.
" And next they'll shape me in your arms^
A toad, but and an eel ;
But haud me fast, nor let me gang.
As you do love me weel.
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Newt. :j: Faggot. § Bar of iron.
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