Robert Graham of Gartmore
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5/2 If Doughty Deeds
¶IF doughty deeds my lady pleaseRight soon I'll mount my steed;And strong his arm, and fast his seatThat bears frae me the meed.[532]I'll wear thy colours in my cap,Thy picture in my heart;And he that bends not to thine eyeShall rue it to his smart!Then tell me how to woo thee, Love;O tell me how to woo thee!For thy dear sake, nae care I'll takeTho' ne'er another trow me.If gay attire delight thine eyeI'll dight me in array;I'll tend thy chamber door all night,And squire thee all the day.If sweetest sounds can win thine ear,These sounds I'll strive to catch;Thy voice I'll steal to woo thysell,That voice that nane can match.
¶But if fond love thy heart can gain,I never broke a TOW;Nae maiden lays her skaith to me,I never loved but you.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!Then tell me how to woo thee, Love;O tell me how to woo thee!For thy dear sake, nae care I'll take,Tho' ne'er another trow me.