With that he swarved the mainmast tree, So did he it with might and main; Horsley, with another broad arrow, Strake the yeoman through the brain.
With that he swarved the mainmast tree, So did he it with might and main; Horsley, with a bearing arrow, Strake the Gordon through the brain.
Sir Andrew he did swarve the tree, With right good will he swarved then: Upon his breast did Horseley hitt, But the arrow bounded back agen.
L84] With that he swarved the main-mast tree, 85 He swarved it with nimble art; But Horseley with a broad arrowe Pierced the Hambilton thorough the heart.
Sir Andrew he did swarve the tree, With right good will he swarved then, Upon his breast did Horseley hitt, 115 But the arrow bounded back agen.
Sir Andrew he did swarve the tree, With right good will he swarved then: Upon his breast did Horseley hitt, 115 But the arrow bounded back agen.
Sir Andrew he did swarve the tree, With right good will he swarved then: Upon his breast did Horseley hit, But the arrow bounded back again.
An apple upon his head he set, And then his bow he bent: Six score paces they were meaten,[73] And thither Cloudesly went.
He prayed the people that were there, That they all still would stand, For he that shooteth for such a wager, Behoveth a stedfast hand.
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