It wes thair interpryiss,

To fecht with baith thair facis bair

For lufe, as is the gyiss[1238].

Ane freynd of thairis throw hap come thair,

And hard the rumor ryiss,

Quha stall away thair styngis[1239] baith clair,

And hid in secreit wayiss,

For skaith[1240],

Vp at the Drum that day.

Strang men of armes and of micht