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 8 Of fifteen hundred Scottish spears, Went home but fifty-three. Of twenty handred English men, Scarce fifty five-did flee The rest were slain in Chevy Chace, Under the green wood tree.: The news were brought to Edinburgh, Where Scotland's King did reign, That brave Earl Douglas suddenly food Was with an arrow slain. Now God be with him, said our King, Sith it will no better be: I trust I have in my realm, Five hundred good as lie. Like tidings to King Henry came, Within a short a space, That Piercy of Northumberland Was slain in Chevy Chace. O heavy news ! King Henry came, England can witness be; I have not any Captain more Of such account as he. Now of the rest of small account Did many hundreds die; Thus ends the hunt of Chevy-Chace, Made by the Earl Piercy. God save the King, and bless the land, With plenty joy, and peace; And grant henceforth that foul debates, Twixt noblemen may cease. FINIS