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We a’ gied a word o’ advice
To May in a deep consultation,
To hae something to say unea nice,
And to speak for the hale deputation.
O, we were sly, sly! &c.
Taking present and speech baith in hand,
May delivered a bonny palaver
To let Mr M'Gock understand
How zealous she was in his favour.
O, we were sly, sly! &c.
She said that the gift was to prove,
That his female friends valued him highly,
But it couldna express a’ their love;
And she glintit her e’e at him slyly.
O, we were sly, sly! &c.
He put the gold watch in his fab,
And proudly he said he wad wear it;
And, after some flattering gab,
Tauld May he was gaun to be marryit.
O, we were sly, sly! O, were sly and sleekit!
But Mr M'Gock was nae gowk, wi’ our dainty bit ⟨plan⟩ to be cleekit.
May eame hame wi’ her heart at her mouth,
And became, frae that hour, a Dissenter,
And now she’s renewing her youth
Wi’ some hopes o’ the burgher Precentor.
O, but she’s sly, sly! O, but she’s sly and sleekit!
And cleverly opens ae door as soon as anither is steekit
