The passage describes a scene near the valley of Yarrow where Lord Culter, his brother, and twenty men from Midculter, dressed for a wedding but also partly armored, prepared to face an advancing English army. They were equipped with various weapons and supplies, including arquebuses, pikes, powder, shot, matches, makeshift colors, and old helmets from the Warden's storehouse. They anticipated defending their position against the invading forces on their march through the region. This group was gathered in a stark contrast: dressed for celebration yet prepared for battle, showing their readiness and resourcefulness. The scene highlights their determination to confront the enemy with whatever means they had at hand, symbolizing resilience and courage in a moment of tension and conflict.

"And here, above the valley of Yarrow, Lord Culter and his brother and twenty men from Midculter in their wedding finery with, thank God, half armour beneath, waited to intercept the English army on its plundering march, with two shepherds, twelve arquebuses, some pikes, some marline twine, a leather pail of powder, shot, matches, some makeshift colours, and eight hundred rusted helmets from the Warden's storehouse at Talla."