‘When he was nayled vpon a tree;

And as free as euer God forgaue his death,

Douglas,’ quoth he, ‘I’le forgiue thee.

17

‘And all the traitors in Scottland,’

Quoth he, ‘both great and small;

As free as euer God forgaue his death,

Soe free I will forgiue them all.’

18

‘I thanke you for your pardon, king,