He would some succour send ;
A few of his bold yeomandree
Full soon would fetch him hence.
I, that is true, the young man said ;
I, that is true, said he ;
Or, if they were neer to this place,
They soon would set him free.
But fare ‘thee’ well, thou good old man,
Farewell, and thanks to thee ;
If Stutly hanged be this day,