SONG.
JESSIE (singing gaily).
My heart is light, my limbs are light,
My purse is light, my dear;
Yet follow me, my maiden bright,
In faith! thou need'st not fear.
The wallet on a rover's back
Is scanty dower for thee.
But we shall have what lordies lack
For all their golden fee.
The plume upon my bonnet bound,
And broadsword by my side,
We'll follow to the war-pipe's sound,
With fortune for our guide.
Light are my limbs, my purse, my heart,
Yet follow me, my dear;
Bid Care good-bye, with kinsfolk part;
In faith! thou need'st not fear.
ALICE.
I know not how it was; I liked it then
For the gay reckless spirit of the tune.
But there is one which I remember well,
One my poor aunt was wont to bid thee sing;
Let me have that, I pray thee.
