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