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They march with Dudley at their head,
And in seven days’ space, will to York be led!
Can such a mighty Host be raised
Thus suddenly, and brought so near ?
The Earls upon each other gazed;
And Neville was opprest with fear;
For, though he bore a valiant name,
His heart was of a timid frame,
And bold if both had been, yet they
“Against so many may not stay.”
And therefore will retreat to seize
A strong Hold on the banks of Tees;
There wait a favourable hour,
Until Lord Dacre with his power
From Naworth comes; and Howard’s aid
Be with them—openly displayed.
While through the Host, from man to man,
A rumour of this purpose ran,
