Up and spak an eldern knicht,[10]
Sat at the king’s richt kne:
“Sir Patrick Spens is the best sailor
That sails upon the se.”
The king has written a braid[11] letter,
And signed it wi his hand,
And sent it to Sir Patrick Spens,
Was walking on the sand.
The first line that Sir Patrick red,
A loud lauch lauched he;