Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

236 . Song—I Reign in Jeanie’s Bosom

LOUIS, what reck I by thee,

Or Geordie on his ocean?

Dyvor, beggar louns to me,

I reign in Jeanie’s bosom!

Let her crown my love her law,

And in her breast enthrone me,

Kings and nations—swith awa’!

Reif randies, I disown ye!