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Annabell, desires that ye wad meet her in the lone shed, near the outer gate, in the afternoon. Gi' me an answer, an please ye.

GRIZELD BANE (in a kind of chant).

Where there be ladies and where there be lords,
Mischief is making with glances and words,
Work is preparing for pistols and swords.

BAWLDY.

Is that an answer?

GRIZELD BANE.

She may take it for one; but if it please thee better, thou may'st say to her, I will do as she desires. And take this token with thee, youngster. (Going close to him.)

BAWLDY.

Na, na, I thank ye; I have answer enough.

[Exit in a fright.

GRIZELD BANE (turning to Mary Macmurren and Elspy Low).

And ye are dissatisfied, forsooth! you must have power as you will and when you will.

ELSPY LOW.

Thou hast deceived us.

GRIZELD BANE.

Was there not storm enough to please ye?