The nicht is neir gone.

shroudis] dress themselves. shawis] woods. skaillis]
clears. gowans] daisies. low] flame. rone] rowan. pairty]
partner, mate. tursis] carry. tyndis] antlers. grone] groan,
bell. hurchonis] hedgehogs, 'urchins.' maikis] mates. fone]
foes. stoned steed] stallion. crampis] prances. lampis]
gallops. freikis] men, warriors. wight wapins] stout weapons. at
Titan] over against Titan (the sun), or read 'as.' flittis] are
cast. blonkis] white palfreys.


William Stevenson. 1530?-1575

49. Jolly Good Ale and Old

I CANNOT eat but little meat,
My stomach is not good;
But sure I think that I can drink
With him that wears a hood.
Though I go bare, take ye no care,
I nothing am a-cold;
I stuff my skin so full within
Of jolly good ale and old.
Back and side go bare, go bare;
Both foot and hand go cold;
But, belly, God send thee good ale enough,
Whether it be new or old.

I love no roast but a nut-brown toast,