With gret wness apon his feit he stud,

Wepand for wo for his der tendyr blud.

The consaill raiss, and prayit him for to cess;1105

“We loss Ingland, bot gyff ye purches pess.”

Than Wodstok said; ‘This is my best consaill;

‘Tak pees in tyme as for our awn awaill,

‘Or we tyne mar, yeit slaik off our curage;

‘Ereft ye may get help to your barnage.’1110

The king grantyt, and bad thaim message send;

Na man was thar that durst to Wallace wend.