150. Song-Rattlin, Roarin Willie
AS 1 I cam by Crochallan,
I cannilie keekit ben;
Rattlin’, roarin’ Willie
Was sittin at yon boord-en’;
Sittin at yon boord-en,
And amang gude companie;
Rattlin’, roarin’ Willie,
You’re welcome hame to me!
Note 1. William Dunbar, W. S., of the Crochallan Fencibles, a convivial club. [back]





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