And thar a quhill, in gud aray, thai baid.

Schir Jhon the Grayme, and Ramsay that was wicht,

He said to thaim; “This is my purpos rycht;

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“Apon a playne feild, bot we haiff sum awaill.”

Schir Jhon the Grayme said; ‘We haiff wndirtayn,

‘With less power, sic thing that weill is gayn.’

Than Wallace said; “Quhar sic thing cummys off neid,

“We suld thank God that makis ws for to speid.1140

“Bot ner the bryg my purposs is to be,