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19 The captains mov'd with muckle pride,
 * their ſpears in ſhivers ſent.

They clos'd full faſt on every ſide,
 * no ſlackneſs could be found.

Whilſt many a gallant getlemen,
 * lay gaſping on the ground.

Oh, Chriſt! it was a grief to ſee,
 * and likewiſe for to hear,

The groins of men lying in their gore,
 * anſt ſcatter'd here and there,

At laſt theſe two bold earls did meet,
 * like captains of great might,

Like lions mov'd they laid on blows,
 * and made a bloody fight,

They fought until they both did ſweat,
 * with ſwords of temper'd ſteel,

Until the blood like drops of rain,
 * they tickling down did feel;

Yield thee, Earl Piercy, Douglas ſaid,
 * in faith I will thee bring,