Young Brian of the Sussex Wold
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Young Brian of the Sussex Wold in Lewes fight was taken
Brave Edward, England's doughty prince, had doomed the rebel train
And in front of Lewes Castle wall, the archers were prepared
To let their deadly arrows fly
When Edward gave the word
Like a sunbeam from an angry cloud, a maid flew o'er the moor
Her hands were clasped and [?] she knelt the prince before
"Oh, spare the life of my only love, and heavenly roof you'll find!"
"Oh, archers up and lead her forth! No maid my will shall bind!"
With flashing eyes she rose and cried, "Stand off, you cruel men!
My dole will last until I die, if he I love is slain."
Her mantle wrapped about her head when Edward gave the sign
"Unbind the rebel, set him free! His thralldom I resign."
The maid was far across the moor, her heart was nearly broke
Her tears fell fast and silently when Brian overtook
"Oh, maiden dear, what is your name? My life I owe to thee
Oh, and I'll be your own true knight! For gentle you must be!"
She dried her eyes and said, "Alas, I am no gentle maid
I have no graceful garments, and my hands are rough with trade
He pressed her to his heart and said, "My solace and my love
My wedded lady you shall be! My wedded lady you shall be
And your faithful fair, I'll prove."