IV + 

Said Walter, leaping from the ground, + 

“Down to the stump of yon old yew + 

We’ll for our Whistles run a race.” + 

—Away the Shepherds flew. + 

They leapt⁠—they ran⁠—and when they came + 

Right opposite to Dungeon-Gill, + 

Seeing that he should lose the prize, + 

“Stop!” to his comrade Walter cries⁠— + 

James stopped with no good will: + 

Said Walter then, “Your task is here, + 

’Twill keep you working half a year. + 