"Thou art the best archer," then said the king,
"Forsooth that ever I see
"And yet for your love," said William,
"I will do more maistry.
"I have a son is seven year old,
He is to me full dear;
I will him tie to a stake,
All shall see that be here;
"And lay an apple upon his head,
And go six score paces him fro,