And a constable very soon came;
With three or four more in attendance,
With pistols charged in the king's name.
They demanded the name of this hero,
"My name it is Johnson," said he,
When the captain laid hold of his shoulder,
Saying, "Nevison thou goeth with me."
Oh! then in this very same speech,
They hastened him fast away;
To a place call'd Swinnington bridge,