The Scottish Songs, 2. köideRobert Chambers Ballantyne, 1829 - 370 pages |
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... JOHN LAPRAIK . WHEN I upon thy bosom lean , And fondly clasp thee a ' my ain , I glory in the sacred ties That made us ane , wha ance were twain . A mutual flame inspires us baith , The tender look , the meltin ' kiss : Even years shall ...
... JOHN LAPRAIK . WHEN I upon thy bosom lean , And fondly clasp thee a ' my ain , I glory in the sacred ties That made us ane , wha ance were twain . A mutual flame inspires us baith , The tender look , the meltin ' kiss : Even years shall ...
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... John Malcolm . AND was ye e'er in Crail toun ? Igo and ago ; * From Herd's Collection , 1776 . There is a somewhat different version of this strange song in Herd's Collection , 1776. The present , which I think the best , is copied from ...
... John Malcolm . AND was ye e'er in Crail toun ? Igo and ago ; * From Herd's Collection , 1776 . There is a somewhat different version of this strange song in Herd's Collection , 1776. The present , which I think the best , is copied from ...
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... John Malcolm ? Igo and ago ; Gin he's a wise man I mistak him , Sing irom , igon , ago . And hud ye weel frae Sandie Don , Igo and ago ; He's ten times dafter nor Sir John , Sing irom , igon , ago . To hear them o ' their travels talk ...
... John Malcolm ? Igo and ago ; Gin he's a wise man I mistak him , Sing irom , igon , ago . And hud ye weel frae Sandie Don , Igo and ago ; He's ten times dafter nor Sir John , Sing irom , igon , ago . To hear them o ' their travels talk ...
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... John ran to the minister ; his hair stood a ' on end : I've gotten sic a fricht , sir , I fear I'll never mend ; My wife's come hame without a head , crying out most piteouslie : Oh , fareweel , Johnnie , quo ' she , this is nae me ...
... John ran to the minister ; his hair stood a ' on end : I've gotten sic a fricht , sir , I fear I'll never mend ; My wife's come hame without a head , crying out most piteouslie : Oh , fareweel , Johnnie , quo ' she , this is nae me ...
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... John , eventually second Marquis of Tweeddale , born in 1645 - died 1713. This is evident from the dedication of Scott of Satchells ' " History of the House of Scott , " where the Marquis is complimented for his poetical abilities . He ...
... John , eventually second Marquis of Tweeddale , born in 1645 - died 1713. This is evident from the dedication of Scott of Satchells ' " History of the House of Scott , " where the Marquis is complimented for his poetical abilities . He ...
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Page 258 - I forget the hallowed grove, Where by the winding Ayr we met, To live one day of parting love ! " Eternity will not efface Those records dear of transports past ; Thy image at our last embrace ; Ah ! little thought we 'twas our last ! " Ayr gurgling kiss'd his pebbled shore, O'erhung with wild woods, thickening, green, The fragrant birch, and hawthorn hoar, Twin'd amorous round the raptured scene.
Page 406 - Wha will be a traitor knave? Wha can fill a coward's grave? Wha sae base as be a slave? Let him turn and flee! Wha for Scotland's king and law Freedom's sword will strongly draw, Freeman stand, or freeman fa?
Page 553 - Waken, lords and ladies gay." Waken, lords and ladies gay, To the green-wood haste away; We can show you where he lies, Fleet of foot, and tall of size; We can show the marks he made When 'gainst the oak his antlers frayed; You shall see him brought to bay, "Waken, lords and ladies gay.
Page 552 - Waken, lords and ladies gay, On the mountain dawns the day ; All the jolly chase is here, With hawk and horse and hunting-spear; Hounds are in their couples yelling. Hawks are whistling, horns are knelling, Merrily merrily mingle they: Waken, lords and ladies gay...
Page 562 - You violets that first appear, By your pure purple mantles known Like the proud virgins of the year, As if the spring were all your own ; What are you when the rose is blown ? So, when my mistress shall be seen In form and beauty of her mind, By virtue first, then choice, a Queen, Tell me, if she were not design'd Th...
Page 339 - I'd shelter thee, I'd shelter thee. Or did misfortune's bitter storms Around thee blaw, around thee blaw, Thy bield should be my bosom, To share it a', to share it a'.
Page 460 - What is title? What is treasure? What is reputation's care ? If we lead a life of pleasure 'Tis no matter how or where...
Page 441 - Langley-dale; His step is first in peaceful ha', His sword in battle keen" — But aye she loot the tears down fa
Page 258 - O Mary! dear departed shade! Where is thy place of blissful rest? See'st thou thy lover lowly laid? Hear'st thou the groans that rend his breast?
Page 412 - Or canst thou break that heart of his, Whase only faut is loving thee ? If love for love thou wilt na gie, At least be pity to me shown ! A thought ungentle canna be The thought o