Herald

The King of England, merciful as brave, Doth once more summon thee, to render up The town and castle to your rightful liege, King Edward Baliol, who is now at Tweedmouth. Should ye resist the royal mercy still, The hour of vespers, which approaches near, Shall see each hostage quivering high in air; As token of the truth, behold, even now, The gibbets rise before the walls of Berwick.