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To a half-naked ghastly man,
Who downward from the castle ran:
He crossed the barriers at a bound,
And wild and haggard looked around,
 As dizzy, and in pain;
And all, upon the armed ground,
 Knew William of Deloraine!
Each ladye sprung from seat with speed;
Vaulted each marshal from his steed;
 "And who art thou," they cried,
"Who hast this battle fought and won?"
His plumed helm was soon undone—
 "Cranstoun of Teviotside!
For this fair prize I've fought and won."—
And to the Ladye led her son.

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Full oft the rescued boy she kissed,
And often pressed him to her breast;
For, under all her dauntless show,
Her heart had throbbed at every blow;