Fresh aid was sought,—and nightly on the lands
Walk’d on their watch the strong determined bands: 270
Pardon was offer’d, and a promised pay
To him who would the desperate gang betray.
Nor fail’d the measure—on a certain night
A few were seized—the rest escaped by flight;
Yet they resisted boldly ere they fled,
And blows were dealt around, and blood was shed;
Two groaning helpers on the earth were laid,
When more arrived the lawful cause to aid;