A noble bowman hee was one;

In Yorekeshire was this gentleman borne,

And William Horsley was his name.

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‘Horsley,’ sayes hee, ‘I must sayle to the sea,

To seeke out an enemye; God be my speede!

Before all others I haue chosen thee;

Of a hundred bowemen thoust be my head.’

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‘My lord,’ sais hee, ‘if you haue chosen mee