королю Ричарду Йорку и всем павшим с ним на Босфортском поле 22 августа 1485 года - вечная память Then to King Richard there came a knightAnd said, I hold it time for to flee;For yonder Stanleys' dints they be so wight,Against them no man may dree.
'Here is thy horse at thy hand ready;Another day thou may worship win,And for to reign with royalty,To wear the crown, and be our King.'
Battle of BosworthEarliest surviving copy mid-17th century, but prose summary of earlier version late 16th century; form and content indicate initial composition within living memory of battle. Author: anonymous member of Stanley entourage, probably eye-witness.