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...his post at the battle of Flodden. He fell while fighting heroically by the side of the King :— " No thought was there of dastard flight, Linked in the serried phalanx tight.' He was succeeded by his only son, William, fifth Earl of Erroll. He married Lady Helen Stewart, only...

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...stepping where his comrade stood, The instant that he fell. No thought was there of dastard flight; Link'd in the serried phalanx tight, Groom fought like noble, squire like knight, As fearlessly and well. Nor did they cease fighting when James bit the dust, with an English arrow sticking in his body and...

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