Records of the Kirk of Scotland / containing the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assemblies from 1638 downwards, as authenticated by the clerks of assembly.

by Church of Scotland. General Assembly

And some with a Lochaber axe

Resolved to give Dalziell his paiks;

Some had cross-bows, some were slingers,

Some had only knives and whingers;

But most of all, (believe who lists,)

Had nought to fight with but their fists:

They had no colours to display;

They wanted order and array;

Their officers and motion-teachers

Were verie few beside their preachers: