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 194 Ballads, etc. Then Locrin crowned Estrild bright, And made of her his lawful wife : With her which was his heart's delight, He sweetly thought to lead his life. Thus Guendolin, as one forlorn, Did hold her wretched life in scorn. But when the Cornish men did know The great abuse she did endure, With her a number great did go. Which she by prayer did procure. In battle then they march'd along. For to redress this grievous wrong. And near a river called Store, The king with all his host she met ; Where both the armies fought full sore. But yet the queen the field did get : Yet ere they did the conquest gain, The king was with an arrow slain. Then Guendolin did take in hand. Until her son was come to age. The government of all the land ; But first her fury to assuage. She did command her soldiers wild. To drown both Estrild and her child. Incontinent then they did bring Fair Estrild to the river-side. And Sabrine, daughter to a king. Whom Guendolin could not abide ; Who being bound together fast. Into the river they were cast :