XXV。
　　Thestrangerviewedtheshorearound；
　　’Twasallsoclosewithcopsewoodbound，NortracknorpathwaymightdeclareThathumanfootfrequentedthere，UntilthemountainmaidenshowedAclamberingunsuspectedroad，Thatwindedthroughthetangledscreen，Andopenedonanarrowgreen，WhereweepingbirchandwillowroundWiththeirlongfibresswepttheground。
　　Here，forretreatindangeroushour，Somechiefhadframedarusticbower。
　　XXVI。
　　Itwasalodgeofamplesize，Butstrangeofstructureanddevice；
　　OfsuchmaterialsasaroundTheworkman’shandhadreadiestfound。
　　Loppedoftheirboughs，theirhoartrunksbared，Andbythehatchetrudelysquared，Togivethewallstheirdestinedheight，Thesturdyoakandashunite；
　　WhilemossandclayandleavescombinedTofenceeachcrevicefromthewind。
　　Thelighterpine—treesoverheadTheirslenderlengthforraftersspread，AndwitheredheathandrushesdrySuppliedarussetcanopy。
　　Duewestward，frontingtothegreen，Aruralporticowasseen，Aloftonnativepillarsborne，OfmountainfirwithbarkunshornWhereEllen’shandhadtaughttotwineTheivyandIdaeanvine，Theclematis，thefavoredflowerWhichboaststhenameofvirgin—bower，AndeveryhardyplantcouldbearLochKatrine’skeenandsearchingair。
　　Aninstantinthisporchshestayed，Andgaylytothestrangersaid：
　　’Onheavenandonthyladycall，Andentertheenchantedhall！’
　　XXVII。
　　’Myhope，myheaven，mytrustmustbe，Mygentleguide，infollowingthee！’——
　　Hecrossedthethreshold，——andaclangOfangrysteelthatinstantrang。
　　Tohisboldbrowhisspiritrushed，ButsoonforvainalarmheblushedWhenonthefloorhesawdisplayed，Causeofthedin，anakedbladeDroppedfromthesheath，thatcarelessflungUponastag’shugeantlersswung；
　　Forallaround，thewallstograce，Hungtrophiesofthefightorchase：
　　Atargetthere，abuglehere，Abattle—axe，ahunting—spear，Andbroadswords，bows，andarrowsstore，Withthetuskedtrophiesoftheboar。
　　Heregrinsthewolfaswhenhedied，Andtherethewild—cat’sbrindledhideThefrontletoftheelkadorns，Ormantleso’erthebison’shorns；
　　Pennonsandflagsdefacedandstained，Thatblackeningstreaksofbloodretained，Anddeer—skins，dappled，dun，andwhite，Withotter’sfurandseal’sunite，Inrudeanduncouthtapestryall，Togarnishforththesylvanhall。
　　XXVIII。
　　Thewonderingstrangerroundhimgazed，Andnextthefallenweaponraised：——
　　FewwerethearmswhosesinewystrengthSufficedtostretchitforthatlength。
　　Andasthebrandhepoisedandswayed，’Ineverknewbutone，’hesaid，’WhosestalwartarmmightbrooktowieldAbladelikethisinbattle—field。’
　　Shesighed，thensmiledandtooktheword：
　　’Youseetheguardianchampion’ssword；
　　AslightittremblesinhishandAsinmygraspahazelwand：
　　Mysire’stallformmightgracethepartOfFerragusorAscabart，Butintheabsentgiant’sholdArewomennow，andmenialsold。’
　　XXIX。
　　Themistressofthemansioncame，Matureofage，agracefuldame，WhoseeasystepandstatelyportHadwellbecomeaprincelycourt，Towhom，thoughmorethankindredknew，YoungEllengaveamother’sdue。
　　Meetwelcometoherguestshemade，AndeverycourteousritewaspaidThathospitalitycouldclaim，Thoughallunaskedhisbirthandname。
　　Suchthenthereverencetoaguest，Thatfellestfoemightjointhefeast，Andfromhisdeadliestfoeman’sdoorUnquestionedturnthebanqueto’erAtlengthhisrankthestrangernames，’TheKnightofSnowdoun，JamesFitz—James；
　　Lordofabarrenheritage，Whichhisbravesires，fromagetoage，Bytheirgoodswordshadheldwithtoil；
　　Hissirehadfalleninsuchturmoil，Andhe，Godwot，wasforcedtostandOftforhisrightwithbladeinhand。
　　ThismorningwithLordMoray’strainHechasedastalwartstaginvain，Outstrippedhiscomrades，missedthedeer，Losthisgoodsteed，andwanderedhere。’
　　XXX。
　　FainwouldtheKnightinturnrequireThenameandstateofEllen’ssire。
　　Wellshowedtheelderlady’smienThatcourtsandcitiesshehadseen；
　　Ellen，thoughmoreherlooksdisplayedThesimplegraceofsylvanmaid，Inspeechandgesture，formandface，Showedshewascomeofgentlerace。
　　’TwerestrangeinruderranktofindSuchlooks，suchmanners，andsuchmind。
　　EachhinttheKnightofSnowdoungave，DameMargaretheardwithsilencegrave；
　　OrEllen，innocentlygay，Turnedallinquirylightaway：——
　　’Weirdwomenwe！bydaleanddownWedwell，afarfromtowerandtown。
　　Westemtheflood，weridetheblast，Onwanderingknightsourspellswecast；
　　Whileviewlessminstrelstouchthestring，’Tisthusourcharmedrhymeswesing。’
　　Shesung，andstillaharpunseenFilledupthesymphonybetween。
　　XXXI。
　　Song。
　　Soldier，rest！thywarfareo’er，Sleepthesleepthatknowsnotbreaking；
　　Dreamofbattledfieldsnomore，Daysofdanger，nightsofwaking。
　　Inourisle’senchantedhall，Handsunseenthycoucharestrewing，Fairystrainsofmusicfall，Everysenseinslumberdewing。
　　Soldier，rest！thywarfareo’er，Dreamoffightingfieldsnomore；
　　Sleepthesleepthatknowsnotbreaking，Mornoftoil，nornightofwaking。
　　’Norudesoundshallreachshineear，Armor’sclangorwar—steedchampingTrumpnorpibrochsummonhereMusteringclanorsquadrontramping。
　　Yetthelark’sshrillfifemaycomeAtthedaybreakfromthefallow，AndthebitternsoundhisdrumBoomingfromthesedgyshallow。
　　Rudersoundsshallnonebenear，Guardsnorwarderschallengehere，Here’snowar—steed’sneighandchamping，Shoutingclansorsquadronsstamping。’
　　XXXII。
　　Shepaused，——then，blushing，ledthelay，Togracethestrangeroftheday。
　　HermellownotesawhileprolongThecadenceoftheflowingsong，TilltoherlipsinmeasuredframeTheminstrelversespontaneouscame。
　　SongContinued。
　　’Huntsman，rest！thychaseisdone；
　　Whileourslumbrousspellsassailye，Dreamnot，withtherisingsun，Bugleshereshallsoundreveille。
　　Sleep！thedeerisinhisden；
　　Sleep！thyhoundsarebytheelying；
　　Sleep！nordreaminyonderglenHowthygallantsteedlaydying。
　　Huntsman，rest！thychaseisdone；
　　Thinknotoftherisingsun，ForatdawningtoassailyeHerenobuglessoundreveille。’
　　XXXIII。
　　Thehallwascleared，———thestranger’sbed，Wasthereofmountainheatherspread，Whereoftahundredguestshadlain，Anddreamedtheirforestsportsagain。
　　Butvainlydidtheheath—flowershedItsmoorlandfragranceroundhishead；
　　NotEllen’sspellhadlulledtorestThefeverofhistroubledbreast。
　　InbrokendreamstheimageroseOfvariedperils，pains，andwoes：
　　Hissteednowfloundersinthebrake，Nowsinkshisbargeuponthelake；
　　Nowleaderofabrokenhost，Hisstandardfalls，hishonor’slost。
　　Then，——frommycouchmayheavenlymightChasethatworstphantomofthenight！——
　　Againreturnedthescenesofyouth，Ofconfident，undoubtingtruth；
　　AgainhissoulheinterchangedWithfriendswhoseheartswerelongestranged。
　　Theycome，indimprocessionled，Thecold，thefaithless，andthedead；
　　Aswarmeachhand，eachbrowasgay，Asiftheypartedyesterday。
　　Anddoubtdistractshimattheview，——
　　Owerehissensesfalseortrue？
　　Dreamedheofdeathorbrokenvow，Orisitallavisionnow？
　　XXXIV。
　　Atlength，withElleninagroveHeseemedtowalkandspeakoflove；
　　Shelistenedwithablushandsigh，Hissuitwaswarm，hishopeswerehigh。
　　Hesoughtheryieldedhandtoclasp，Andacoldgauntletmethisgrasp：
　　Thephantom’ssexwaschangedandgone，Uponitsheadahelmetshone；
　　Slowlyenlargedtogiantsize，Withdarkenedcheekandthreateningeyes，Thegrislyvisage，sternandhoar，ToEllenstillalikenessbore。——
　　Hewoke，and，pantingwithaffright，Recalledthevisionofthenight。
　　Thehearth’sdecayingbrandswereredAnddeepandduskylustreshed，Halfshowing，halfconcealing，allTheuncouthtrophiesofthehall。
　　MidthosethestrangerfixedhiseyeWherethathugefalchionhungonhigh，Andthoughtsonthoughts，acountlessthrong，Rushed，chasingcountlessthoughtsalong，Until，thegiddywhirltocure，Heroseandsoughtthemoonshinepure。
　　XXXV。
　　Thewildrose，eglantine，andbroomWastedaroundtheirrichperfume；
　　Thebirch—treesweptinfragrantbalm；
　　Theaspenssleptbeneaththecalm；
　　Thesilverlight，withquiveringglance，Playedonthewater’sstillexpanse，——
　　Wildweretheheartwhosepassion’sswayCouldragebeneaththesoberray！
　　Hefeltitscalm，thatwarriorguest，Whilethushecommunedwithhisbreast：——
　　’Whyisit，ateachturnItraceSomememoryofthatexiledrace？
　　CanInotmountainmaidenspy，ButshemustbeartheDouglaseye？
　　CanInotviewaHighlandbrand，ButitmustmatchtheDouglashand？
　　CanInotframeafevereddream，ButstilltheDouglasisthetheme？
　　I’lldreamnomore，——bymanlymindNoteveninsleepiswillresigned。
　　Mymidnightorisonssaido’er，I’llturntorest，anddreamnomore。’
　　Hismidnightorisonshetold，Aprayerwitheverybeadofgold，Consignedtoheavenhiscaresandwoes，Andsunkinundisturbedrepose，Untiltheheath—cockshrillycrew，AndmorningdawnedonBenvenue。
　　CANTOSECOND。
　　TheIsland。
　　I。
　　Atmorntheblack—cocktrimshisjettywing，’Tismorningpromptsthelinnet’sblithestlay，AllNature’schildrenfeelthematinspringOflifereviving，withrevivingday；
　　Andwhileyonlittlebarkglidesdownthebay，Waftingthestrangeronhiswayagain，Morn’sgenialinfluencerousedaminstrelgray，Andsweetlyo’erthelakewasheardthystrain，Mixedwiththesoundingharp，Owhite—hairedAllan—bane！
　　II。
　　Song。
　　’Notfasteryonderrowers’mightFlingsfromtheiroarsthespray，Notfasteryonderripplingbright，Thattrackstheshallop’scourseinlight，Meltsinthelakeaway，ThanmenfrommemoryeraseThebenefitsofformerdays；
　　Then，stranger，go！goodspeedthewhile，Northinkagainofthelonelyisle。
　　’Highplacetotheeinroyalcourt，Highplaceinbattledline，Goodhawkandhoundforsylvansport！
　　Wherebeautyseesthebraveresort，Thehonoredmeedbeshine！
　　Truebethysword，thyfriendsincere，Thyladyconstant，kind，anddear，Andlostinlove’sandfriendship’ssmileBememoryofthelonelyisle！
　　III。
　　SongContinued。
　　’ButifbeneathyonsouthernskyAplaidedstrangerroam，Whosedroopingcrestandstifledsigh，Andsunkencheekandheavyeye，PineforhisHighlandhome；
　　Then，warrior，thenbeshinetoshowThecarethatsoothesawanderer’swoe；
　　Rememberthenthyhaperewhile，Astrangerinthelonelyisle。
　　’Orifonlife’suncertainmainMishapshallmarthysail；
　　Iffaithful，wise，andbraveinvain，Woe，want，andexilethousustainBeneaththeficklegale；
　　Wastenotasighonfortunechanged，Onthanklesscourts，orfriendsestranged，Butcomewherekindredworthshallsmile，Togreettheeinthelonelyisle。’
　　IV。
　　Asdiedthesoundsuponthetide，Theshallopreachedthemainlandside，Anderehisonwardwayhetook，Thestrangercastalingeringlook，WhereeasilyhiseyemightreachTheHarperontheisletbeach，Reclinedagainstablightedtree，Aswasted，gray，andwornashe。
　　Tominstrelmeditationgiven，Hisreverendbrowwasraisedtoheaven，AsfromtherisingsuntoclaimAsparkleofinspiringflame。
　　Hishand，reclineduponthewire，Seemedwatchingtheawakeningfire；
　　SostillhesatasthosewhowaitTilljudgmentspeakthedoomoffate；
　　Sostill，asifnobreezemightdareToliftonelockofhoaryhair；
　　Sostill，aslifeitselfwerefledInthelastsoundhisharphadsped。
　　V。
　　Uponarockwithlichenswild，BesidehimEllensatandsmiled。——
　　SmiledshetoseethestatelydrakeLeadforthhisfleetuponthelake，WhilehervexedspanielfromthebeachBayedattheprizebeyondhisreach？
　　Yettellme，then，themaidwhoknows，Whydeepenedonhercheektherose？——
　　Forgive，forgive，Fidelity！
　　PerchancethemaidensmiledtoseeYonpartinglingererwaveadieu，Andstopandturntowaveanew；
　　And，lovelyladies，ereyourireCondemntheheroineofmylyre，ShowmethefairwouldscorntospyAndprizesuchconquestofhereve！
　　VI。
　　Whileyetheloiteredonthespot，ItseemedasEllenmarkedhimnot；
　　Butwhenheturnedhimtotheglade，Onecourteouspartingsignshemade；
　　Andafter，ofttheknightwouldsay，ThatnotwhenprizeoffestaldayWasdealthimbythebrightestfairWhoe’erworejewelinherhair，SohighlydidhisbosomswellAsatthatsimplemutefarewell。
　　Nowwithatrustymountain—guide，Andhisdarkstag—houndsbyhisside，Heparts，——themaid，unconsciousstill，Watchedhimwindslowlyroundthehill；
　　Butwhenhisstatelyformwashid，Theguardianinherbosomchid，——
　　’ThyMalcolm！vainandselfishmaid！’
　　’Twasthusupbraidingconsciencesaid，——
　　’NotsohadMalcolmidlyhungOnthesmoothphraseofSoutherntongue；
　　NotsohadMalcolmstrainedhiseyeAnotherstepthanshinetospy。’——
　　’Wake，Allan—bane，’aloudshecriedTotheoldminstrelbyherside，——
　　’Arousetheefromthymoodydream！
　　I’llgivethyharpheroictheme，Andwarmtheewithanoblename；
　　PourforththegloryoftheGraeme！’
　　Scarcefromherlipthewordhadrushed，Whendeeptheconsciousmaidenblushed；
　　Forofhisclan，inhallandbower，YoungMalcolmGraemewasheldtheflower。
　　VII。
　　Theminstrelwakedhisharp，——threetimesArosethewell—knownmartialchimes，AndthricetheirhighheroicprideInmelancholymurmursdied。
　　’Vainlythoubidet，Onoblemaid，’
　　Claspinghiswitheredhands，hesaid，’Vainlythoubidstmewakethestrain，Thoughallunwonttobidinvain。
　　Alas！thanmineamightierhandHastunedmyharp，mystringshasspanned！
　　Itouchthechordsofjoy，butlowAndmournfulanswernotesofwoe；
　　AndtheproudmarchwhichvictorstreadSinksinthewailingforthedead。
　　O，wellforme，ifminealoneThatdirge’sdeepprophetictone！
　　If，asmytunefulfatherssaid，Thisharp，whicherstSaintModanswayed，Canthusitsmaster’sfateforetell，Thenwelcomebetheminstrel’sknell’
　　VIII。
　　’Butah！dearlady，thusitsighed，Theevethysaintedmotherdied；
　　Andsuchthesoundswhich，whileIstroveTowakealayofwarorlove，Camemarringallthefestalmirth，Appallingmewhogavethembirth，And，disobedienttomycall，WailedloudthroughBothwell’sbanneredhall。
　　EreDouglases，toruindriven，Wereexiledfromtheirnativeheaven。——
　　O！ifyetworsemishapandwoeMymaster’shousemustundergo，OraughtbutwealtoEllenfairBroodintheseaccentsofdespair，Nofuturebard，sadHarp！shallflingTriumphorrapturefromthystring；
　　Oneshort，onefinalstrainshallflow，Fraughtwithunutterablewoe，Thenshiveredshallthyfragmentslie，Thymastercasthimdownanddie！’
　　IX。
　　Soothingsheansweredhim：’Assuage，Minehonoredfriend，thefearsofage；
　　AllmelodiestotheeareknownThatharphasrungorpipehasblown，InLowlandvaleorHighlandglen，FromTweedtoSpey——whatmarvel，then，Attimesunbiddennotesshouldrise，Confusedlyboundinmemory’sties，Entangling，astheyrushalong，Thewar—marchwiththefuneralsong？——
　　Smallgroundisnowforbodingfear；
　　Obscure，butsafe，werestushere。
　　Mysire，innativevirtuegreat，Resigninglordship，lands，andstate，NotthentofortunemoreresignedThanyonderoakmightgivethewind；
　　Thegracefulfoliagestormsmayreeve，’Finenoblestemtheycannotgrieve。
　　Forme’——shestooped，and，lookinground，Pluckedablueharebellfromtheground，——
　　’Forme，whosememoryscarceconveysAnimageofmoresplendiddays，ThislittleflowerthatlovestheleaMaywellmysimpleemblembe；
　　Itdrinksheaven’sdewasblitheasroseThatintheKing’sowngardengrows；
　　AndwhenIplaceitinmyhair，Allan，abardisboundtoswearHene’ersawcoronetsofair。’
　　ThenplayfullythechapletwildShewreathedinherdarklocks。andsmiled。
　　X。
　　Hersmile，herspeech，withwinningswayWiledtheoldHarper’smoodaway。
　　Withsuchalookashermitsthrow，WhenangelsstooptosoothetheirwoeHegazed，tillfondregretandprideThrilledtoatear，thenthusreplied：
　　’Loveliestandbest！thoulittleknow’stTherank，thehonors，thouhastlost！
　　O。mightIlivetoseetheegrace，InScotland’scourt，thybirthrightplace，Toseemyfavorite’sstepadvanceThelightestinthecourtlydance，Thecauseofeverygallant’ssigh，Andleadingstarofeveryeye，Andthemeofeveryminstrel’sart，TheLadyoftheBleedingHeart！’
　　XI。
　　’Fairdreamsarethese，’themaidencried，——
　　Lightwasheraccent，yetshesighed，——
　　’YetisthismossyrocktomeWorthsplendidchairandcanopy；
　　NorwouldmyfootstepspringmoregayIncourtlydancethanblithestrathspey，NorhalfsopleasedmineearinclineToroyalminstrel’slayasshine。
　　Andthenforsuitorsproudandhigh，Tobendbeforemyconqueringeye，——
　　Thou，flatteringbard！thyselfwiltsay，ThatgrimSirRoderickownsitssway。
　　TheSaxonscourge，Clan—Alpine’spride，TheterrorofLochLomond’sside，Would，atmysuit，thouknow’st，delayALennoxforay——foraday。’——
　　XII……
　　Theancientbardhergleerepressed：
　　’Illhastthouchosenthemeforjest！
　　Forwho，throughallthiswesternwild，NamedBlackSirRodericke’er，andsmiled？
　　InHoly—Roodaknightheslew；
　　Isaw，whenbackthedirkhedrew，CourtiersgiveplacebeforethestrideOftheundauntedhomicide；
　　Andsince，thoughoutlawed，hathhishandFullsternlykepthismountainland。
　　Whoelsedaredgive——ah！woetheday，ThatIsuchhatedtruthshouldsay！——
　　TheDouglas，likeastrickendeer，Disownedbyeverynoblepeer，Eventheruderefugewehavehere？
　　Alas，thiswildmaraudingChiefAlonemighthazardourrelief，Andnowthymaidencharmsexpand，Looksforhisguerdoninthyhand；
　　Fullsoonmaydispensationsought，Tobackhissuit，fromRomebebrought。
　　Then，thoughanexileonthehill，Thyfather，astheDouglas，stillBeheldinreverenceandfear；
　　AndthoughtoRoderickthou’rtsodearThatthoumightstguidewithsilkenthread。
　　Slaveofthywill，thischieftaindread，Yet，Olovedmaid，thymirthrefrain！
　　Thyhandisonalion’smane。’——
　　XIII。
　　Minstrel，’themaidreplied，andhighHerfather’ssoulglancedfromhereye，’MydebtstoRoderick’shouseIknow：
　　AllthatamothercouldbestowToLadyMargaret’scareIowe，SincefirstanorphaninthewildShesorrowedo’erhersister’schild；
　　Toherbravechieftainson，fromireOfScotland’skingwhoshroudsmysire，Adeeper，holierdebtisowed；
　　And，couldIpayitwithmyblood，Allan！
　　SirRoderickshouldcommandMyblood，mylife，——butnotmyhand。
　　RatherwillEllenDouglasdwellAvotaressinMaronnan’scell；
　　Ratherthroughrealmsbeyondthesea，Seekingtheworld’scoldcharityWherene’erwasspokeaScottishword，Andne’erthenameofDouglasheardAnoutcastpilgrimwillsherove，Thanwedthemanshecannotlove。
　　XIV。
　　’Thoushak’st，goodfriend，thytressesgray，——
　　Thatpleadinglook，whatcanitsayButwhatIown？——Igranthimbrave，ButwildasBracklinn’sthunderingwave；
　　Andgenerous，———savevindictivemoodOrjealoustransportchafehisblood：
　　Igranthimtruetofriendlyband，Ashisclaymoreistohishand；
　　ButO！thatverybladeofsteelMoremercyforafoewouldfeel：
　　Igranthimliberal，toflingAmonghisclanthewealththeybring，Whenbackbylakeandglentheywind，AndintheLowlandleavebehind，Whereoncesomepleasanthamletstood，Amassofashesslakedwithblood。
　　ThehandthatformyfatherfoughtIhonor，ashisdaughterought；
　　ButcanIclaspitreekingredFrompeasantsslaughteredintheirshed？
　　No！wildlywhilehisvirtuesgleam，Theymakehispassionsdarkerseem，Andflashalonghisspirithigh，Likelightningo’erthemidnightsky。
　　Whileyetachild，——andchildrenknow，Instinctivetaught，thefriendandfoe，——
　　Ishudderedathisbrowofgloom，Hisshadowyplaidandsableplume；
　　Amaidengrown，IillcouldbearHishaughtymienandlordlyair：
　　But，ifthoujoin’stasuitor’sclaim，Inseriousmood，toRoderick’sname。
　　Ithrillwithanguish！or，ife’erADouglasknewtheword，withfear。
　　Tochangesuchodiousthemewerebest，——
　　Whatthink’stthouofourstrangerguest？’——
　　XV。
　　’WhatthinkIofhim？——woethewhileThatbroughtsuchwanderertoourisle！
　　Thyfather’sbattle—brand，ofyoreForTine—manforgedbyfairylore，Whattimeheleagued，nolongerfoesHisBorderspearswithHotspur’sbows，Did，self—unscabbarded，foreshowThefootstepofasecretfoe。
　　Ifcourtlyspyhathharboredhere，WhatmaywefortheDouglasfear？
　　Whatforthisisland，deemedofoldClan—Alpine’slastandsuresthold？
　　Ifneitherspynorfoe，IprayWhatyetmayjealousRodericksay？——
　　Nay，wavenotthydisdainfulhead！
　　BethinktheeofthediscorddreadThatkindledwhenatBeltanegameThouleastthedancewithMalcolmGraeme；
　　Still，thoughthysirethepeacerenewedSmouldersinRoderick’sbreastthefeud：
　　Beware！——Buthark！whatsoundsarethese？
　　MydullearscatchMOfalteringbreezeNoweepingbirchnoraspenswake，Norbreathisdimplinginthelake；
　　Stillisthecanna’shoarybeard，Yet，bymyminstrelfaith，Iheard——
　　Andharkagain！somepipeofwarSendstheholdpibrochfromafar。’
　　XVI。
　　FarupthelengthenedlakewerespiedFourdarkeningspecksuponthetide，That，slowenlargingontheview，Fourmannedandmassedbargesgrew，And，bearingdownwardsfromGlengyle，Steeredfulluponthelonelyisle；
　　ThepointofBrianchoiltheypassed，And，tothewindwardastheycast，AgainstthesuntheygavetoshineTheboldSirRoderick’sbanneredPine。
　　Nearerandnearerastheybear，Spears，pikes，andaxesflashinair。
　　Nowmightyouseethetartarsbrave，Andplaidsandplumagedanceandwave：
　　Nowseethebonnetssinkandrise，Ashistoughoartherowerplies；
　　See，flashingateachsturdystroke，Thewaveascendingintosmoke；
　　Seetheproudpipersonthebow，AndmarkthegaudystreamersflowFromtheirloudchantersdown，andsweepThefurrowedbosomofthedeep，As，rushingthroughthelakeamain，TheypliedtheancientHighlandstrain。