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In Medicyne the most Practicianis,
Leichis, Surrigianis, and Phisicianis,
Thame self fra Deth may nocht supplé;
Timor Mortis conturbat me.

I see that Makaris amang the laif 45
Playis heir thair padyanis, syne gois to graif;
Spairit is nocht thair faculté:
Timor Mortis conturbat me.

He hes done peteouslie devour,
The noble Chawcer of Makaris flouir, 50
The Monk of Bery, and Gower, all thré;
Timor Mortis conturbat me.

The gude Schir Hew of Eglintoun,
Etrik, Heryot, and Wyntoun,
He hes tane out of this Cuntré; 55
Timor Mortis conturbat me.

That Scorpioun fell hes done insek
Maister Johne Clerk, and James Afflek,
Fra ballat making and tragedee;
Timor Mortis conturbat me. 60

Holland and Barbour he has berevit;
Allace! that he nocht with us levit
Schir Mungo Lokert of the Lé:
Timor Mortis conturbat me.