He hastens to the place,

“When our dear country claims our aid

Let all our quarrels cease.

“For, mine are gone—most valiant Knight!

And now a boon I crave—

That frae thy noble arm—the meed

Of Knighthood I must have.”

“And mine for aye!”—replies Sir John,

And to his breast him drew;

Then dubb’d him Knight, while deidly flight