Ballads on Mr. Herons Election, 1795
ween,
in front rank he wad shine;
but balmaghie had better been
drinkin' madeira wine.
and frae glenkens cam to our aid
a chief o' doughty deed;
in case that worth should wanted be,
o' kenmure we had need.
and by our banners march'd muirhead,
and buittle was na sck;
whase haly priesthood nane could stain,
for wha could dye the bck?
and there was grave squire cardoness,
look'd on till a' was done;
sae iower o' cardoness
a howlet sits at noon.
and there led i the bushby ,
my gamesome billie, will,
Ballads on Mr. Herons Election, 1795(13/15)