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Richy Story
RICHIE STORY—D
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As I came in by Thirlwirl Bridge,A coming frae the land of fair Camernadie,
There I met my ain true love,
Wi ribbons at her shoulders many.
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‘Here is a letter to you, madam;[Here is a letter to you, madam;]
The Earl of Hume's eldest son
Sent this letter to you, madam.
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‘I'll have none of his [letters], Richy,I'll have none of his letters, Richy;
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I'll wed wi nane but you, Richy.’
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‘Say not so again, madam,Say not so again, madam;
I have neither lands nor rents
To maintain you on, madam.’
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‘I'll sit aneath the duke, Richy,I'll sit aneath the duke, Richy;
I'll sit on hand, at your command
At ony time ye like, Richy.’
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As they came in by Thirlewirle bridge,A coming frae fair Cummernadie,
She brak the ribbons that tied her shoon
Wi following after the footman-laddie.
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‘O but ye be sad, sister,O but ye be sad and sorry,
To leave the lands o bonnie Cummernad,
To gang alang wi a footman-laddie!’
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‘How can I be sad, sister?How can I be sad or sorry?
I have gotten my heart's delight;
And what can ye get mair?’ says she.
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To the house-end Richy brought his lady,To the house-end Richy brought his lady;
Her mother-in-law gart her kilt her coats,
And muck the byre wi Richy Story.
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