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,