His men war slayne, his tresour als bereft

With fell Scottis, and thaim na jowellis left.

Thai demede about off that derff doutouss cass;

The Sothren said; “Forsuth, it is Wallas.”

The schirreffis court was cumand to the toune,115

And he as ane for Scot of most renoune.

Thai gert go seik Schyr Ranald in that rage;

Bot he was than yeit still at herbryage.

Sum wiss men said; “Heroff na thing he kend:

“The men war slayne rycht at the townis end.”120