Auld Edinburgh Cries

Loud the cries are ringin’, ringin’, Cheery ringin’ up an’ doun; Short but sweet the sang that’s singin’, Blithely through Auld Reekie’s toun. Wanderin’ weary, wet or dry, Hark yon sonsy maiden’s cry— “Four bunch a penny, the bonnie caller radishes!” Oh they’re bonnie! come an’ see them! Taste an’ try before ye buy. Ilka month brings in its treasures— Rizarts red, in clusters shine; Bonnie berries, green an’ yellow; Sugarploums sae sweet an’ fine. Wanderin’ weary, wet or dry, Hark yon sturdy hizzie’s cry— “Neeps like succar— wha’ll buy neeps!” Oh they’re bonnie! come an’ see them! Taste an’ try before ye buy. “Ripe strawberries!” “Sonsy cherries!” Greet the ear at ilka turn. “Buy my bonnie watercresses, A’ the load frae Loudon Burn!”