This was the hontynge off the Cheviat,

that tear begane this spurn;

Old men that knowen the grownde well yenoughe

call it the battell of Otterburn.

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At Otterburn begane this spurne,

vppone a Monnynday;

Ther was the doughtë Doglas slean,

the Persë neuer went away.

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