His knowledge as an officer will stand a strict review,
In spite of party slander, our oath we will maintain,
Obedient to our officers, and peace for to regain.
And if an opportunity
Of courage for to shew,
I hope the Hexham Volunteers
Will to their oath stand true.
So to conclude these lines I’ve made, I hope you’ll all agree,
And drink a health to Captain Carr, and all his family,
And to our other officers, much praise to whom is due,