The manly wrestlers take their stand.
Two o’er the rest superior rose,
And proud demanded mightier foes,
Nor call’d in vain; for Douglas came.
—For life is Hugh of Larbert lame;
Scarce better John of Alloa’s fare,
Whom senseless home his comrades bear.
Prize of the wrestling match, the King
To Douglas gave a golden ring,
While coldly glanced his eye of blue,