As I trust well it be;
The morn, or I taste meat or drink,
You shall be hanged hi'."
Then out it spake the valiant knight,
That came brave Johnny wi':
"Behold five hunder bowmen bold,
Will die to set him free."
Then out it spake the king again,
An' a scornfu' laugh laugh he:
"I have an Italian i' my house,