Never a foot back man would flee.

And such a storm amongst them fell,

As I think you never heard the like;

For he that bears his head so high,

He oft-times falls into the dyke.

And now I do entreat you all,

As many as are present here,

To pray for singer of this song,

For he sings to make blithe your cheer.

[76] The name of a valley in the north part of the parish of Stanhope, in Weardale.