Then a stage was erected, to battle they went,
To kill or to be killed was our noble duke's intent.
"The very first push, as we do understand,
The duke's sword he bended it back into his hand.
He waited awhile, but nothing he spoke,
Till on the king's armour his rapier he broke.
"An English lord, who by that stage did stand,
Threw Devonshire another, and he got it in his hand:
'Play low for your life, brave Devonshire,' said he,
'Play low for your life, or a dead man you will be.'