the murray there,
did muster a' their powers.
then murray on the auld grey yaud,
wi' winged spurs did ride,
that auld grey yaud a' nidsdale rade,
he staw upon nidside.
and there had he yerl himsel,
o there had been nae play
ut garlies was to london gane,
and sae the kye might stray.
and there was balmaghie, i ween,
in front rank he wad shine
ut balmaghie had better bee
drinkin' madeira wine.
and frae glenkens cam to our aid
a chief o' doughty deed
in case that worth should wanted be,
o' kenmure we had need.
and by our banners march'd muirhead,
and buittle was na slack
whase haly priesthood nane could stain,
for wha could dye the black?
and there was grave squire cardoness,
look'd on till a' was done
ae iower o' cardone
a howlet sits at noon.
and there led i the bushby ,
my gamesome billie, will,
and my son maitland, wise as brave,
my footsteps follow'd still.
the douglas and the heron's name,
we set nought to their score