The Famous and Renowned HISTORY Of the Memorable, but Unhappy Hunting on CHEVY-CHASE, BY The River TWEED in SCOTLAND; Together with the great and mortal Battles fought there, between the Lord Piercy, Earl of Northumberland, and his fifteen Hundred English Archers, and Earl Dowglas, with twenty Hundred Scottish Spears, in which both, with most of their Men, were Slain.   woodcut divded into three parts: men and dogs chasing a buck, two people sitting at a table, men marching before a castle 
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The History of the Hunting on Chevy-Chase.  

Chap. I. How the Pierces had that Name, and came to be Earls of Northumberland; how this Lord Piercy, the third Earl of the Descent in King Henry the Second Reign, made a Vow to hunt three Days in Chevy-Chase, and with his Archers passed the Tweed.  
THe noble Family of the Pierces, Earl of Northumberland, have had a high Esteem amongst the English Nobility, and for their Valour and noble Exploits famed not only in our History, but throughout the World: I might give you a large account of the Descent of that noble Earl, who is to be a chief part of the Subject of the following Story; however, by the way, I must tell you, that History records him for the fortunate Valour of a courageous Knight, who killed the King of Scots by running his Spear into his Eye as he was besieging Roxborough Castle, and his other Name was changed, and that of Piercy given together with the Earldom of Northumberland, and to the first Earl. This Earl, of whom I now treat, was Grandson and Heir both of his Virtues and Valour. But to come nearer to the intended Purpose: The noble Earl of Northumberland taking his Progress, gallantly attended with fifteen hundred stout Archers, passed on to the Marches of Scotland, of which by Commission from the King, he was to have been Lord-Lieutenant, and wishing for some Venison at a Dinner, he was informed that in a curious Forest beyond the Tweed, called Chevy-Chase, belonging to Earl Dowglas, a Scotch Nobleman, there was such Store of it that the like was in no part of the Kingdom; and Provision being scarce on the English side on those Borders, this Report made his Men so forward, that they desired they might go out in Parties, and bring as much as they could away undiscovered: But he despising such a way that looked too much like Deer-stealing, told them, if their Courage was sufficient to venture for it fairly, he would venture with them; and so hunting it down as a fair Game, it should be brought off with Honour as a lawful Prize taken in an Enemy's Country: For then King Henry the Second of England, in whose Reign it happened, there was a Rupture with the Scots, though there had been for a while an Interval or Cessation of Arms.  
To this Motion of the Noble Earl's they gave their unanimous Consent by throwing up their Caps, with a loud Shout: and so the Earl made a vow. That for three Days he would take his Pleasure in hunting on Chevy-Chase; and thereupon sending for his Dogs and Toils, early on a Midsummer Morning they passed the Tweed, and were by a Guide directed to the Place, which was about six Miles nearer Edinburgh: So to the Game they went; The Dogs were put in to rouse the Hearts, the Horns founded, and the huntsmen's Shouts, with the Dogs Cries made a pleasant Noise; yet the Villagers thinking it had been the Sound of War on some sudden Invasion, were so terrified, that many of them fled with what they could carry away, for fear of being plundered; and with their groundless Fears alarmed the Country many Miles, putting all into a Consternation and Confusion.   

Chap. II. How they killed a great many Deer; and at Suppertime Earl Dowglas sent a threatening Message to command them to departed; and the stout Answer Earl Piercy returned: Also the Preparations for the Fight made on both sides.  
THe Hearts and Roes, though as swift in their running as the Wind, could not, however outstrip the English Arrows, our Archers laying some Scores of them on the Ground, so that they had killed such store of Venison, that they began to be in doubt how they should be able to carry it away. This happened on the first Day; yet having refreshed themselves with the fat Haunches and Sides in the Evening, making Fires, and roasting it in the Forest, there being such a number of them, they sound their Store much lessened.  
But whilst the Earl was at Supper with divers Knights, Esquires and Gentlemen, on a Table of Board's laid on Supporters of Turf, and sitting on Seats raised on Turf-banks, such Accommodation as the rural Place would afford, at the Close of it, just as he was about to give Order to the Huntsmen to begin the Sport the next Morning with the Sunrising, in came a Messenger in a scarlet Livery, laced with Gold, and a Badge of Arms on a Plate of Silver, fastened on his Breast: This spoke him to be sent by some Person of Quality; whereupon the Earl commanding Silence, demanded from whom he came, or what his Business was. Upon which he thus began with a haughty Mein:  
Sir, said he, whoever you are I know not; but my Master, the noble, valiant and always victorious Earl Dowglas, chief Ranger to the King of Scotland, and to whom these Parks and Chases belong, hearing you have boldly presumed to enter them, and destroy his Deer without Leave or Consent; by me tells you, That if you do not suddenly departed, your Lives shall pay for the Injury you have done, before to Morrow Noon.  
This being denounced, he was about to departed, but the undaunted Earl Piercy taking him by the Sleive, said, It is but convenient you should carry an Answer back to your Lord; And that is this, Tell him my Name is Piercy, a Name at which Scotland has trembled; and that I am of so true English Courage, that Threats are in vain to terrify me. Tell him moreover, I have proposed to take my Pleasure in these Forests and Chases for two Days longer; and if he be Valiant, as you say, let him hinder my Sport if he be so bold as to attempt it, at the Hazard of his Life.  
Upon this, the Messenger departed with speed to the Scotch Earl, who lay at Edinburgh, and related what was given him in Charge by Earl Piercy; at which the Scotch Man stormed and fretted, walking up and down in a great Fury, muttering Revenge, and all manner of Punishments on those he should take Prisoners; he diligently enquired the Number of the English: But the Messenger could give him no certain Account, only guessed (for many of them were in distant Parts of the Wood, when he delivered what he had in Charge) there might be about ten or twelve hundred Men; whereupon he ordered his Horse and Armour, which was guilded with Gold, to be got ready against Morning-light; also all his Friends and Servants, together with as many as made up two thousand Spear-men to be mustered; without letting them know what Design he had in hand; however, they disputed not to obey him, as having next the King the chief Command of the Kingdom.   

Chap. III. How the Earl Piercy begun the second Day's Hunting; but upon Notice of Dowglas' Approach, he called in the Hunters, drew up his M●n, and made a famous Speech to encourage them, and received their unanimous Shouts in Conclusion.  
THe noble Earl of Northumberland, though in an Enemy's Country far from any Succour, yet relying on his own, and his men's Courage, who were the choicest Archers of England, was so far from being daunted, though he might reasonably expect a greater Number against him, that he ordered the Tables a second time to be spread, and Store of Wine went round, which they had brought with them in great Plenty. Healths went round to the King, the Earl, and to the Prosperity of their Sport the next Day; and then setting scouts, reposed themselves.  
The Sun no sooner gilded our Horizon with his saluting Rays of Light, and the early Lark mounting on high, turned her melodious notes, but the Sport was renewed and the Woods, Forrest, Plains and Hills resounded with the pleasing Noise of Hounds and Men; so that altogether they made a very curious Harmony. This Morning they killed a very stately Hart, the largest that had been seen in the Kingdom; whereupon the Huntsmen run to call the Earl to the Quarry that he might be pleased at the sight; which accordingly he was present at; protesting he had never seen the like in his Life. Then remembering the Message sent him over Night, he turned to a Knight on his left Hand, saying, The time, Sir Knight, draws near, that if Earl Dowglas ke●ps his Word, we shall have another kind of Sport to under take; he promised this Morning to make us a Visit: Therefore let it be your Care to keep our Men together, that they scatter not, lest some of them may be surprised and oppressed by Odds of Number, for Man to Man, said he, I fear th●m not against any Nation under Heaven: But if I thought he would not come, we would remove hence to the next Forest, for thither, I perceive, most of the Deer, frighted from this Forest, are fled. He had no sooner uttered these Words, but his Esquire, Witherington by Name, came hastily to him, saying, My Noble Lord, 'Cause the Dogs immediately to be called off, and muster up your bold Archers; for from yonder Hill I saw Earl Dowglas coming directly towards you, though yet about two Miles distant, having a great Troop of Spear-men, which I cannot guests less than two Thousand.  
I thank thee hearty, replied the Earl, for this News; and doubt not thy Courage, which I have seen tried in so many Dangers. At this the Esquire bowing low, said, My Lord, I doubt not so to behave myself this Day, that living or dead, I shall be remembered to future Ages.  
Immediately hereupon the Horns blew a Retreat, the Dogs were called off, the Toils taken up, and the valiant Archers mustered about their noble Leader; who fired their Courage with the following Oration:  
My renowned Countrymen, and Fellows in Arms, always Victorious in Battle, still triumphing in the Spoils of your Enemies: It was with your Consent we passed the Tweed for Sport and Recreation; but that is suddenly like to be disturbed, and we have another Work to undertake; Earl Dowglas, who owns this Chase and Forrest, has sent me a Challenge, and is now going to give us Battle, or shamefully to make us fly over the Tweed: Pluck up your Spirits then, and consider you are English Men, that Piercy fights at the Head of you, who never, either in France or Scotland, feared the Face of any; be Courageous then, and for the Honour of our King, the Renown of our Country, living or dying with me, gain a lasting Fame and Memory, that shall not end, but with Time itself, and Renown you to all Posterity.  
Having said thus much, they all shouted so loud in token of Consent and lively Courage, that the Hills and Dales sent back the Echoes of their Voice, and immediately fell into Order, pruning their Arrows, and new-stringing their Bows made of trusty Yew.   

Chap. IU. How Earl Dowglas bravely mounted, and in gilded Armour, came down with his Men into Chevy Chase; how a single Combat between the two Earls, to save their men's Lives, was proffered, but hinared by Witherington.  
THe bold English Archers in number fifteen hundred, were no sooner in Readiness, but Earl Dowglas appeared on the Top of the Hill that descended into the Plain whereon Earl Piercy stood, mounted on a stately White Steed, and his gilded Armour reflecting the Sunbeams shown very gloriously, and his Men immediately appeared in order behind him, with their glittering Spears, so that their number was computed just two thousand.  
Upon this Earl Piercy taking a Leading-staff in his Hand, and a trusty Sword by his side, caused his Men to move forward by slow paces, whilst he marched in the Front: By this time Earl Dowglas being come within forty Paces, sternly demanded, Whose Men they were that durst so boldly presume to hunt in his Forest, and kill his Deer; and that whoever they were, since they had dared to do it, they must expect to be severely punished; commanding them to yield immediately as his Prisoners, if they expected Mercy from him.  
Upon this the noble English Earl, enraged with a generous Fury and Disdain, ordering his Men to halt, went nearcr, saying, Earl Dowglas, it matters not whose Men we are; but such you will find us, that what we have done, we will justify, and what Deer we have killed, we will carry away, or leave our own Bodies dead behind us, which shall cost very dear in the Blood of those that dare oppose us.  
This being spoken with an undaunted Resolution, made Dowglas grow a little calmer; O, said he, I know thee, Lord Piercy; now thou art a Peer, an Earl as well as I; therefore if thou art as Brave as Fame reports thee, what need we destroy our Men by engaging them in this Combat, the Quarrel being properly between you and me; let our Swords decide it in single Combat?  
This unexpected Offer overjoyed the Noble Piercy, and drawing his victorious Sword, bid Defiance to the Challenger, wishing those accursed, that hindered this Agreement. But it could not be, Fate had involved many more Lives in this Quarrel than the two Earls; for Witherington, a valiant English Squire, standing by the Earl when this Combat was about to begin, elapt between them with his Sword, and made a Stand, saying, My noble Lord, it shall never be told to Henry our King to shame us, that we let you fight, under whose Command we are, whilst we stood looking on: How should we be reproached with Cowardice, if this were suffered or known? With hearts and bands we are ready to live or die in your Cause; and therefore whilst I am able to stand, more Swords than two shall try it. Earl Piercy, though grieved at this Hindrance, seeing all his Men resolute, and of the same Opinion, crying out, They would not hazard their noble Earl in single Combat, but fight with him, and for him, to the last Drop of their blood; found himself constrained to yield to their Importunities; and so both sides immediately were ordered to make ready for the Battle.   

Chap. V How the mortal Battle began by the English Archers, who slew sixty Scots at the first Flight of Arrows, and continued with such Fury, that all the place was paved with dead, and dying Men; how the two Earls after a cruel Fight were slain, with the manner of it, etc.  
THe English Archers on the left Division immediately sent a Flight of fatal Arrows, which laid threescore of the Scots dead on the place; and the right Division letting fly on the Flank of their Battalion, gauled them most miserably, Earl Dowglas seeing his Men discouraged to be killed so at distance, and that another Vollue might put them into Disorder, commanded them speedily to advance, and come to a close Fight; by which means he thought to tender the English Bows, which was their chiefest Weapons, useless; but in this he was deceived, for they kept such excellent Order, that whenever the Front opened, the Archers behind feathered the Scots with Showers of deadly Arrows, whilst the others kept them in play with their Swords; however, both being furious, they fought desperately, insomuch that the Ground was covered with dead, and dying Men, Arrows, shivers of Spears, broken Swords, and streams of Blood; nothing was heard but confused Noises, Groans and Cries.  
And now Earl Piercy being backed by divers Knights and Esquires, Men at Arms, etc. out of the Tops of the Enemy's Spears pointed against him, and like a Tempest broke in amongst them with such Fury and Slaughter, that he laid heaps of dead on either hand, and before him, so that his way was in a manner stopped with the Carcases of the Slain, which raised a great Cry about him, insomuch that Earl Dowglas, who was fight on the other side, and had signalised his Valour very much, was forced to give over, and come to the succour of his broken Forces; where these two Earls met like two enraged Lions; no Armour was Proof against their Well-tempered Swords, so that by the mighty strokes they gave each other, it fell Piece-meal to the Ground; the Place they fought on was sprinkled with noble Blood; and Earl Dowglas hereupon beginning to faint, yet ashamed to yield, thus bespoke Earl Piercy:  
Noble Lord, You see your Blood flows fast, and Death you cannot 'scape, if you contend with me much longer; I therefore in pity to your Life, would have you yield yourself my Prisoner; you shall be nobly used, and I'll prefer you with James our King, by making him sensible of your Worth and Courage.  
To this Earl Piercy replied with a sorrowful smile, As for my Life, take you no care, but surely guard your own; my Honour I prefer before all things on Earth, and it never shall be said, that Piercy yielded to a Scot Whilst they paused a little on these Words, and were again renewing the Fight, and Arrow coming from among the Ranks of the Archers, ended that Combat, by piercing Earl Dowglas to the Heart; who thereupon falling to the Ground, his last Words, with a faint and dying Voice, were, Fight on my merry Men, revenge my Death, for I am slain, and Piercy lives to see me fall.  
The noble Earl Piercy on the fall of brave Dowglas by such an unwished, or unexpected way, was much troubled for his Death, and to be deprived of the Honour of the Conquest he expected, laboured to raise him from the Ground, that he might send him out of the Battle, to have his Wounds dressed, if peradventure his Life might be in him; but finding him dead, he much bemoaned him, commending, like a generous Enemy, his Valour, and wishing he had, or could have done any thing to save him: But whilst he was lamenting his Death, his own was near at hand; for the noise being carried through the Battle, that Earl Dowglas was slain; Sir Hugh Montgomery, who was Dowglas' chief Favourite, putting his Spears in his Wrist, and vowing Revenge, broke through the Rank, and whilst the noble Piercy's Thoughts were employed on the dead Earl, he came behind him at Unawares and run him quite through the Body, so that he fell on Earl Dowglas; and only having time to encourage his Men, gave up the Ghost: But was not long unrevenged, for an English Archer perceiving what had happened, drew an Arrow up to the head, which proved a sure Messenger of Death, for it passed quite through Montgomery's Body, so that the Feathers of the Arrow were wet in his Heart's Blood.   

Chap. VI How the Battle, after the Death of the noble Chiefs, continued till but fifty five of the Scots, and fifty three of the English, were left alive, it holding a whole Summer's Day; of the Lamentation the Widows made over their dead Husbands, and the Revenge for the Earl's death, etc.  
THough the Chiefs were slain, the Fight continued with great Fury, being spurred on with Courage and Desire of Revenge, either side scorning to yield, though the Sun declined, and Night was hasting on a pace, it having held almost a whole Summer's Day, till in the end those few that were left alive, were so wounded and wearied, that they were constrained to part by Consent: Eighteen hundred forty three of the Scots being killed, so that of the two Thoufand there remained but fifty five; and of the English but fifty three, so fatal and desperate were these two small Armies, contending for the Honour of cither Nation, more than for any thing else. Witherington especially in this Action behaved himself as he had promised, for a Scot coming behind him with a mighty broad Sword, and cutting his Legs off, he raised himself on his bleeding Stump with his Hands, and pierced his Enemy, who had so wounded him to the Heart, and so continued fight, till through loss of Blood, he fainted and died.  
Besides these of Note died in this Battle, Sir John Ogerton, Sir. Robert, Sir John, and Sir James Ratcliff, three valiant Brothers, and of a noble Family; also Sir George, and Sir James Terrell, Father and Son, and Sir Ralph Raby, all gallant English Men.  
And of the Scots of Note besides Sir Hugh Montgomery, Sir Charles Currel, Sir Charles Murrel, and his Sister's Son also, Sir David Lamb, a Man Valiant, and of great Council, much beloved by the whole Nation; but nothing in this mortal Battle could rescue him from Death; there fell likewise the Lord Markwell, Lord of a Clan in the Highlands of that Name. Nor was this Fewed scarce ended when the Bell rung to Evening-song, the woeful News of this bloody Day being known to the Widows of these Persons that were slain, they came running with doleful Cries, torn Hair, and Garments, each searching among the Dead for her Husband's Corpse; and no sooner finding it, but falling on it, kissed the cold Lips a hundred times, and bathed the pale Face in Tears, with such piteous Cries and Groans, as would have pierced any Heart to have heard: But the Extremity of Sorrow being over, the dead Bodies were removed, and decently buried according to their Degree; the whole Kingdom of Scotland Mourning for the loss of Earl Dowglas, and so many valiant Men with him on so trivial a Quarrel; the King affirming, that he had not such another brave Man in his Kingdom, This sad News coming to King Henry's Court, he was sorry for it, declaring the Earl Piercy to be a very brave Man, yet doubted not but he had within his Realm five hundred as brave and valiant Men as he; yet sent for his Body, and caused it honourably to be interred amongst his Ancestors; vowing however to revenge his Death on the Scottish Nation; and so concluding his Wars with France, he entered the Country with a great Army, wasting it with Fire and Sword, which War continued for many Years, till the Queen of Scots dying, the King of Scots married King Henry's Daughter, which put an end to it during his Reign.    

An Unhappy, but Memorable SONG of the hunting on Chevy-Chase, between Earl Piercy of England, and Earl Dowglas of Scotland.  
To the Tune of, Flying Fame, etc.  
 woodcut of dining and hunting scenes  

GOd prosper long our noble King,  
our lives and safeties all,  
A woeful hunting once there did,  
in Chevy-Chase befall:  
To drive the Dear with hound and horn,  
Earl Piercy took his way,  
The Child may rue that was unborn,  
the hunting of that Day.  
The stout Earl of Northumberland,  
a Vow to God did make,  
His pleasure in the Scottish Woods,  
three Summer's Days to take,  
The chiefest Hearts in Chevy-Chase,  
to kill and bear away;  
The tidings to Earl Dowglas came,  
in Scotland where he lay:  
Who sent Earl Piercy present word,  
he would prevent his Sport;  
The English Earl not fearing this,  
did to the Woods resort;  
With fifteen hundred Bowmen bold,  
all chosen Men of might,  
Who knew full well in time of need,  
to aim their Shafts aright.  
The galnant Grey hounds swiftly ran,  
to chase the Fallow deer;  
On Monday they began to hunt,  
when Daylight did appear;   
 woodcut of buck  

And long before high Noon they had  
a hundred fat Bucks slain,  
Then having dined, the Drivers went  
to rouse them up again.  
The Bowmen mustered on the Hills,  
well able to endure,  
Their Backsides all with special Care,  
that Day were guarded sure.  
The hounds ran swiftly through the Woods,  
the nimble Deer to take.  
And with their Cries the Hills and Dales,  
an Echo shrill did make.  
Lord Piercy to the Quarry went,  
to view the tender Deer,  
Quoth he, Earl Dowglas, promised  
this Day to meet me here:  
If that I thought he would not come,  
no longer would I stay.  
With that a brave young Gentleman,  
thus to the Earl did say,  
Lo yonder doth Earl Dowglas come,  
his Men in Armour bright,  
Full twenty hundred Scottish Spears,  
all marching in our sight,  
All Men of pleasant Tividale,  
fast by the River Tweed.  
Then cease your Sport Earl Piercy said,  
and take your Bows with speed:  
And now with me, my Country Men,  
your Courage forth advance,  
For never was there Champion yet,  
in Scotland or in France,  
That ever did on Horseback come,  
but since my hap it were,  
I durst encounter Man for Man,  
with him to break a Spear.  
Earl Douglas on a Milk-white Steed,  
most like a Baron bold,  
Road foremost of the Company,  
whose Armour shone like Gold:  
Show me, he said, whose Men you be,  
that hunt so boldly here,  
That without my Consent do chase,  
and kill my Fallow-deer?  
The Man that first did answer make,  
was noble Piercy he,  
Who said, We list not to declare,  
nor show whose Men we be;  
Yet we will spend our dearest Blood,  
thy chiefest Hearts to slay.  
Then Dowglas swore a solemn Oath,  
and thus in Rage did say,  
 thus I will Outbraved be,  
one of us two shall die;  
I know thee well, and Earl thou art,  
Lord Piercy so am I  
But trust me Piercy, pity it were,  
and great Offence to kill,  
And of these our harmless Men.  
for they have done no Ill  
Let thee and I the Battle try,  
and sot our Men aside.  
Accursed be he, Lord Piercy said,  
by whom this is denied.  
Then stepped a gallant' Squire forth,  
Witherington was his Name,  
Who said, I would not have it told,  
to Henry our King for shame.  
That e'er my Captain fought on Foot,  
and I stood looking on,  
You be two Earls, said Whitherington,  
and I a 'Squire alone,  
I'll do the best that do I may,  
while I have Power to stand,  
While I have Power to wield my Sword,  
I'll fight with Heart and Hand,  
Our English Archers bend their Bows,  
their Hearts were good and true,  
At the first flight of Arrows sent,  
full threescore Scots they flew.  
To drive the Deer with Hound and Horn,  
Earl Dowglas had the bent.  
A Captain moved with much Pride,  
the Spears to shivers sent:  
They closed full fast on every side,  
no slackness there was found,  
And many a gallant Gentleman  
lay gasping on the Ground.  
O Christ! It was great Grief to see,  
and likewise for to hear,  
The Cries of Men lying in their Gore,  
and scattered here and there.  
At last these two stout Earls did meet,  
like Captains of great might,   
 woodcut of two men dueling  

Like Lions moved they laid on load,  
and made a cruel Fight;  
They fought until they both did sweat,  
with Swords of tempered Steel,  
Until the Blood like drops of Rain,  
they trickling down did feel:  
Yield thee, Lord Piercy, Dowglas said,  
in Faith I will thee bring,  
Where thou shalt high advanced be,  
by James our Scottish King;  
Thy Ransom I will freely give,  
and thus Report of thee,  
Thou art the most Courageous Knight,  
that ever I did see.  
To Dowglas, quoth Earl Piercy then,  
Thy Proffer I do scorn,  
I will not yield to any Scot,  
that ever yet was born.  
With that there came an Arrow keen,  
out of an English Bow,  
Which struck Earl Dowglas to the Heart,  
a deep and deadly blow,  
Who never spoke more Words than these,  
Fight on, my merry Men all,  
For why, my Life is at an end,  
Lord Piercy sees my fall.  
Then leaving Life, Earl Piercy took  
the dead Man by the hand,  
And said, Earl Dowglas, for thy Life,  
would I had lost my Land.  
O Christ! my very Heart doth bleed,  
with Sorrow for thy sake;  
But sure a more renowned Knight,  
mischance did ever take.  
A Knight amongst the Scots there was,  
which saw Earl Dowglas die,  
Who strait in Wrath did vow Revenge  
upon the Earl Piercy:  
Sir Hugh Montgomery was he called,  
who with a spear most bright,  
Well mounted on a gallant steed,  
ran fiercely through the Fight,  
And passed the English Archers all,  
without all dread or fear,  
And through Earl Piercy's body then,  
he thrust his hateful spear,  
With such a vehement force and might,  
he did his body gore,  
The spear went through the other side,  
a large Cloath-yard and more.  
So thus did both these Nobles die,  
whose courage none could slain,  
An English Archer then perceived,  
the noble Earl was slain,  
He had a bow bend in his hand,  
made of a trusty Tree,  
An Arrow of a Cloath-yard long,  
unto the Head drew he,  
Against Sir Hugh Montgomery,  
so right his shaft he set,  
The Grey goose-wing that was thereon,  
in his Heart's blood was wet.  
This fight did last from brook of day,  
tell setting of the Sun,  
For when they rung the Evening bell,  
the battle scarce was done:  
With the Earl Piercy there was slain,  
Sir John of Ogerton,  
Sir Robert Ratcliff, and Sir John,  
Sir James that bold Baron;  
And with Sir George, and good Sir James,  
both Knights of good Account,  
Good Sir Ralph Rabbi there was slain,  
whose Prowess did surmount.  
For Whitherington then must I wail,  
as one in doleful Dumps,  
For when his Legs were smitten off,  
he fought upon his stumps.  
And with Earl Dowglas there was slain,  
Sir Hugh Montgomery,  
Sir Charles Currel, that from the Field,  
one Foot he would not fly,  
Sir Charles Murrel of Ratcliff too,  
his fister's son was he,  
Sir David Lamb so well esteems,  
yet saved could not be,  
And the Lord Markwell in likewise,  
did with Earl Dowglas die,  
Of twenty hundred scottish spears,  
scarce fifty five did fly.  
Of fifteen hundred English Men,  
went home but fifty three,  
The rest were slain in Chevy Chase,  
under the Green-wood Tree.  
Next day did many Widows come,  
their Husbands to bewail,  
They washed their Wounds in brinish Tears,  
but all would not prevail:  
Their bodies bathed in purple blood,  
they bore with them away,  
They kissed them dead a thousand times,  
when they were clad in Clay.  
This News was brought to Edinburgh.  
where Scotland's King did Reign,  
That brave Earl Dowglas suddenly  
was with an Arrow slain:  
O heavy News, King James did say,  
Scotland can Witness be,  
I have not any Captain more,  
of such Account as he.  
Like Tidings to King Henry came,  
within as short a space,  
That Piercy or Northmaberland,  
was slain in Chevy-Chase:  
Now God be with him, said our King,  
sigh 'twill not better be,  
I trust I have within my Realm,  
five hundred as good as he;  
Yet shall not scot nor Scotland say,  
but I will Vengeance take,  
And be revenged on them all,  
for brave Lord Piercy's sake.  
This Vow full well the King performed,  
●●ter one Humble-down,  
For one and fifty Knights were slain,  
with Lords of great Renown:  
And of the best of small Account,  
did many hundreds dye:  
Thus ended the hunting on Chevy-Chase,  
made by the Earl Piercy.  
God save the King, and bless the Land,  
in Plenty, Joy and Peace;  
And grant henceforth that foul Debate,  
'twixt Noblemen may cease.    
FINIS.  

A Catalogue of several Delightful BOOKS, which are to be Sold by the Booksellers of Pie-corner and London-Bridge.  
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AESop's Fables, with his Life, Morals and Remarks; sixted for the meanest Capacities. Price Bound 1 s.  
The Wars of the Jews: In Two Books. With the most Deplorable History of the Siege and Destruction of the City of Jerusalem, and the Burning of the Temple therein by the Romans, under the Command of Titus Vespasian, the Roman Emperor. Also an Account of the searful Presunes, and strange Apparltions that were seen in the Air, before the Ruin hereof. Enitornized from the Works of Flavius Josephus, Translated into English by Sir Roger Le' Strange, Knight. In Tweives. Price Bound 1 s.  
The Vnsortunate Lovers: or, The History of Argalus and Parthenia: Containing their Amours, Misfortunes, happy, but short Enjoyment of each other; with the manner of their Deaths. Price Bound 1 s.  
The most Pleasant and Delightful History of Reynard the Fox, and Reynardine his Son. In two Parts: With Morass to each Chapter, explaining what appears Doubtful or Allogorical: And every Chapter Illustrated with a curious Device or Picture. To which is added, The History of Cawood the Rook: or, The Assembly of Birds: With the several Speeches they made to the Eagles in hopes to have the Government in his Absence; and how the Rook was Banished; with the Reason why Crafty Fellows are called Rooks: Together with Morals and Expositions on every Chapter. Twelve. Price Bound 1 s.  
The famous and pleasant History of Parismus, the Valiant and Renowned Prince of Bohemia: In Three Parts. Part I. Containing his Triumphant Battles fought against the Persians, his Love to the beauteous Laurana, the great Dangers he passed in the Island of Rocks; and his strange Adventures in the Desolate Island etc. Part II. Containing the Adventures, Travels, and noble Chivalry of Parismenos, he Knight of Fame, with his Love to the fair Princess Angelica, the Lady of the Goldon Tower, etc. Part III. Containing the admirable Adventures and truly heroic Achievements of Parismenidas, the Knight of the Golden Star, with his Love to the fair Astrea, Princess of Austrachia, with other strange Adventures. Price Bound 1 s.  
The Famous and Renowned History of Guy, Earl of Warwick: Containing a full and true Account of his many Famous and Va●iant Actions, Remarkable and Brave Exploits, and Noble and Renowned Victories.   woodcut of two archers, a large tree in the background