Thank you, Wolfgang, for your solidarity. I had already checked the Child texts, and that site is one I often use. I think by now my transcription is almost complete. The first question mark is because I'm not sure of the meaning: is Young Allan saying that he can beat every ship except for the three he mentions? The secon question mark is because I think I hear "oot", but I'm not sure June Tabor uses such a scotticized word, although she also sings "a'" for "all" and uses other Scots words and expressions.