FOOTNOTES:
[1239] ryding = raiding.
[1240] lither = here an adverb, vilely.
[1241] aiblins = perchance.
[1242] know = knop of the hill.
[1243] Hairibee = the place of execution at Carlisle.
[1244] breek thie = thigh-pocket of his breeches.
[1245] dree = last, endure.
[1246] plain = complain.
[1247] batts = beating.
[1248] grit = great i. e. his heart swelled so.
[1249] dought to = could.
[1250] mends = amends.
[1251] tied wi’ St Mary’s knot = hamstrung.
[1252] jack = short coat of mail.
[1253] laigh = low.
[1254] blan = checked, stopped.
[1255] plummet = pommel.
[1256] lap a loup = leapt a leap.