EBBA 34269

National Library of Scotland - Rosebery

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Who but I quoth FINLAY
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THere dwells a Man into this Town,

some say they call him Finlay,

He is a brisk and able Man

O! if I knew but Finlay.

His Reputation was so great

that him I did seek after;

And when I found him did intreat

he'd tryst with me thereafter,

Quoth Finlay, if I come to you,

give me none of your ill words;

Tho I say No, to you at first,

be sure that ye come forewards.

Then promis'd he to come that Night,

and my Chamber I was keeping,

He chapped gently at the Door?

for fear I had been sleeping,

Who's that at my Chamber Door?

and who but I quoth Finlay

Lown Carle come no farther,

indeed not I quoth Finlay.

Who's that at my Bed-side,

and who but I quoth Finlay,

Lown Carle had thee there;

indeed not I quoth Finlay.

Of all the Men I ever did see,

there's none I love like Finlay,

He was both courteous, stout, and free,

my Heart's delight is Finlay.

FINIS.

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