Chapter 158 No.158

Now, clear the ring! for, hand to hand,

The manly wrestlers take their stand.

Two o'er the rest superior rose,

635 And proud demanded mightier foes,

Nor called in vain; for Douglas came.

-For life is Hugh of Larbert lame;

Scarce better John of Alloa's fare,

Whom senseless home his comrades bear.

640 Prize of the wrestling ma