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If doughty deeds my lady please,
Right soon I'll mount my steed,
And strong his arm and fast his seat,
That bears me from the meed.
Then tell me how to woo thee, love,
Oh, tell me how to woo thee
For thy dear sake, nae care I'll take
Though ne'er another trow me.

— Robert Cunninghame-Grahame of Gartmore

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For you alone I ride the ring,
For you I wear the blue;
For you alone I strive to sing,
O tell me how to woo!

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