Fix’d bay’nets had but little share
With the long shanked weapons there;
Although they kept together fast,
Their en’mies close upon them prest;
And back to back long did they stand,
Till lost was many a head and hand.
Then after Gard’ner’s party’s beat,
The whole of’s horsemen clean defeat,
Himself on foot rejoic’d to see
The brave lads fight so valiantly,