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The subject of this ballad is taken from an account of a young knight, Allan le Zouch, at the siege of Caerlaverock, who bore a banner set with five byzants. This anecdote is in Mr. Nicolas's beautiful work, now preparing for the press.

for merrie England! Fling our banner to the breeze; That flag is borne to sweep the shore, As it has swept the seas.

St. George for merrie England! Our step is on the land, Oh, France! thy sun is wrong, to shine On English battle-brand.

The pennons float o'er gallant ranks, With heart and eye of flame: Some ride to win their lady's grace; Some for a warrior's name.

I wear no colours in my cap, And little do I care, When monkish chronicles are writ, Though my name be not there.