There came a knight to be their wooer, Bonny Saint Johnston stands upon Tay.

2. He courted the eldest wi glove an ring, But he lovd the youngest above a' thing.

3. He courted the eldest wi brotch an knife, But lovd the youngest as his life.

4. The eldest she was vexèd sair,
And much envied her sister fair.

5. Into her bowr she could not rest,
Wi grief an spite she almos brast.
6. Upon a morning fair an clear,
She cried upon her sister dear:

7. 'O sister, come to yon sea stran,
An see our father's ships come to lan.'
8. She's taen her by the milk-white han,
An led her down to yon sea stran.

9. The youngest stood upon a stane, The eldest came an threw her in.

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