In Ettrick Forest, where dwelleth he,
That the king was coming to his cuntrie,
To conquer baith his lands and he.
36.
‘I mak a vow,’ the Outlaw said,
‘I mak a vow, and that trulie,
Were there but three men to take my part
Yon king’s coming full dear suld be.’
37.
Then messengers he called forth,