Gobrwy the Bard sings:Ah Merlin, false accused,
be ye still on Brittain's strand?
Though Druid's Ban be abused,
I'll sing two Knights of Salisburyland.
One is Sir Cassius, Tisbury's head,
the other, Sir Loric of Burcombe 'stead.
Both young and brave and knightly new,
each to Ellen their swords sworn true.
The knights did bring their family host,
uncles and brothers, but cousins most,
and flanked the Countess 'round Salisburyland
from manor to tower in carriage grand.
While in the north, near Mildenhall's Towne,
the hosts of Cassius and Loric rode down
a churlish band of Silchester knights
who thought there to covet the Countess' rights.
Oh houses of Tisbury and Burcombe, be praised!
For honor and glory in you have raised
the hearts and tongues of Salisburymen:
"On Cassius! On Loric! Two knights worth ten!"
Ah Merlin, false accused,
be ye still on Britain's strand?
Shouldst this song find thee: Be amused!
For true knights still stalk this Salisburyland.
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