The water deep they could not wade;
Their nearest pass was at the Frew,
Full four miles west and in their view.
Four thousand lay on the north side,
Threat’ning the town whate’er betide.
Glasgow Militia had left the place,
And to met Hawley at Ed’nbro’ was.
Militia they had; but not enew,
Such duty was too hard to do.
Those who did ly on the north hand,