Then forth came Rowland Egerton,

And kneeled downe vpon his knee.

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Saies, If it like your Grace, my gracious king,

The reward that you will bestow on mee,

I wold verry gladlye haue it in Cheshire,

Ffor that’s att home in my owne country.

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And then bespake him noble King Henery,

And these were the words said hee;