the gossip keekit in his loof,
quo' scho, “wha lives will see the proof,
this waly boy will be nae coof:
i think we'll ca' him robin.”
robin was, &c.
“he'll hae misfortunes great an' sma',
but aye a heart aboon them a',
he'll be a credit till us a'—
we'll a' be proud o' robin.”
robin was, &c.
“but sure as three times three mak nine,
i see by ilka score and line,
this chap will dearly like our kin',
so leeze me on thee! robin.”
robin was, &c.
“guid faith,” quo', scho, “
Song—Rantin, Rovin Robin(2/3)