English poem
THE SAILOR's MEDLEY, SONG
by Anonymous
Exchanging vows of love and truth, Beside a purling stream, Sat Joe and Jane, in prime of youth, And love was all their theme: Gin ye can loo me, lass, he cry'd, And loo but only me, Ye soon shall be a bonny bride, And I'll be true to thee, lassie.
A wee house o'er the bourn ye see, Wi' thatch well cover'd o'er; 'Twill shelter gi'e to thee and me, And what shou'd we want more.
Let others follow fame and wealth, For greater joys I sigh; I ask of Heaven sweet ease and health, With thee to live and die.