The Ghaist of Robin Grey

'Twas in the dead of night, soon after Jeanie wed, And wi' her faithful Jamie was sleeping in her bed, A hollow voice she heard which call'd her to awake, And listen to the wards would be utter'd for her sake, She started from her sleep, her bosom beat with fear, When the ghaist of Robin Gray before her did appear, He wav'd his shadowy hand, and thus to her did say, Ah Jeanie! list awhile, to your Auld Robin Gray.

I do not come, dear Jean, your conduct to reprove, Or interrupt the joys you share in Jamie's love, His honest heart deserves whatever he can receive, Since he has fought sa nobly, and would not you deceive; Still let his courage rise, his country's foes to quell, To you he safe shall come again, the fates now bid me tell, With Howe as well as Rodney his valour he'll display If you will but believe the ghaist of Robin Gray.

And Jeanie must submit, your virtue is your guard, For fortune has in store for you a high and rich reward; The haughty Dons subdued, with Holland and with France, Your Jamie with fresh laurels crown'd will to your wish advance. Then let him haste wi' all his speed to join a noble fleet, Tho' danger does appear in view no harm shall Jamie meet, But joyful shall return again upon a future day, And you may sure believe the ghaist of Robin Gray.