In Yorkshire was this gentleman born,

And William Horsley was his name.

15.

‘Horsley,’ says he, ‘I must sail to the sea,

To seek out an enemy; God be my speed!

Before all others I have chosen thee;

Of a hundred bowmen thou’st be my head.’

16.

‘My lord,’ says he, ‘if you have chosen me

Of a hundred bowmen to be the head,