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That it was to be the very last,
of all her maiden days.
But there is not in the king's realm
to be found a blyther twa;
and now they lie into ae bed,
and she lies next the wa.
Johnnie Coup.
ORIGINAL WORDS.
Coup sent a challenge frae Dunbar,
Charlie, meet me an ye dare.
And I'll learn you the art of war,
If you I'll meet wi‘ me in the morning.
Hey Johnnie Coup are ye waking yet,
Or are your drums a beating yet,
If you were waking I would wait.
To gang to the coals i‘ the morning.
When Charlie look'd the letter upon,
He drew his sword the scabbard from.
Come follow me my merry, merry men,
And we'll meet Johnnie Coup i‘ the morning.
Hey Johnnie Coup, &c.
Now Johnnie be as good as your word,
Come let as try both fire and sword,
