XVII。

Ever，asontheybore，moreloudAndlouderrungthepibrochproud。

Atfirstthesounds，bydistancetame，Mellowedalongthewaterscame，And，lingeringlongbycapeandbay，Wailedeveryharshernoteaway，Thenburstingbolderontheear，Theclan’sshrillGatheringtheycouldhear，ThosethrillingsoundsthatcallthemightOfoldClan—Alpinetothefight。

Thickbeattherapidnotes，aswhenThemusteringhundredsshaketheglen，Andhurryingatthesignaldread，’Finebatteredearthreturnstheirtread。

Thenpreludelight，ofliveliertone，Expressedtheirmerrymarchingon，Erepealofclosingbattlerose，Withmingledoutcry，shrieks，andblows；

Andmimicdinofstrokeandward，Asbroadswordupontargetjarred；

Andgroaningpause，ereyetagain，Condensed，thebattleyelledamain：

Therapidcharge，therallyingshout，Retreatborneheadlongintorout，Andburstsoftriumph，todeclareClan—Alpine’scongest——allwerethere。

Norendedthusthestrain，butslowSunkinamoanprolongedandlow，AndchangedtheconqueringclarionswellForwildlamento’erthosethatfell。

XVIII。

Thewar—pipesceased，butlakeandhillWerebusywiththeirechoesstill；

And，whentheyslept，avocalstrainBadetheirhoarsechoruswakeagain，WhileloudahundredclansmenraiseTheirvoicesintheirChieftain’spraise。

Eachboatman，bendingtohisoar，Withmeasuredsweeptheburdenbore，InsuchwildcadenceasthebreezeMakesthroughDecember’sleaflesstrees。

ThechorusfirstcouldAllanknow，’RoderickVichAlpine，ho！fro！’

Andnear，andnearerastheyrowed，Distinctthemartialdittyflowed。

XIX。

BoatSongHailtotheChiefwhointriumphadvances！

Honoredandblessedbetheever—greenPine！

Longmaythetree，inhisbannerthatglances，Flourish，theshelterandgraceofourline！

Heavensendithappydew，Earthlenditsapanew，Gaylytobourgeonandbroadlytogrow，WhileeveryHighlandglenSendsourshoutbackagain，’RoderighVichAlpinedhu，，ho！ieroe！’

Oursisnosapling，chance—sownbythefountain，BloomingatBeltane，inwintertofade；

Whenthewhirlwindhasstrippedeveryleafonthemountain，ThemoreshallClan—Alpineexultinhershade。

Mooredintheriftedrock，Prooftothetempest’sshock，Firmerherootshimtheruderitblow；

MenteithandBreadalbane，then，Echohispraiseagain，’RoderighVichAlpinedhu，ho！ieroe！’

XX。

ProudlyourpibrochhasthrilledinGlenFruin，AndBannochar’sgroanstooursloganreplied；

GlenLussandRoss—dhu，theyaresmokinginruin，AndthebestofLochLomondliedeadonherside。

WidowandSaxonmaidLongshalllamentourraid，ThinkofClan—Alpinewithfearandwithwoe；

LennoxandLeven—glenShakewhentheyhearagain，’RoderighVichAlpinedhu，ho！ieroe！’

Row，vassals，row，fortheprideoftheHighlands！

Stretchtoyouroarsfortheever—greenPine！

OthattherosebudthatgracesyonislandsWerewreathedinagarlandaroundhimtotwine！

Othatsomeseedlinggem，Worthysuchnoblestem，Honoredandblessedintheirshadowmightgrow！

LoudshouldClan—AlpinethenRingfromherdeepmostglen，RoderighVichAlpinedhu，ho！ieroe！’

XXI。

WithallherjoyfulfemalebandHadLadyMargaretsoughtthestrand。

Looseonthebreezetheirtressesflew，Andhightheirsnowyarmstheythrew，Asechoingbackwithshrillacclaim，Andchoruswild，theChieftain’sname；

While，prompttoplease，withmother’sartThedarlingpassionofhisheart，TheDamecalledEllentothestrand，Togreetherkinsmanereheland：

’Come，loiterer，come！aDouglasthou，Andshuntowreatheavictor’sbrow？’

Reluctantlyandslow，themaidTheunwelcomesummoningobeyed，Andwhenadistantbuglerung，Inthemid—pathasideshesprung：——

’List，Allan—bane！FrommainlandcastIhearmyfather’ssignalblast。

Beours，’shecried，’theskifftoguide，Andwafthimfromthemountain—side。’

Then，likeasunbeam，swiftandbright，Shedartedtohershalloplight，And，eagerlywhileRoderickscanned，Forherdearform，hismother’sband，Theisletfarbehindherlay，Andshehadlandedinthebay。

XXII。

SomefeelingsaretomortalsgivenWithlessofearthinthemthanheaven；

AndiftherebeahumantearFrompassion’sdrossrefinedandclear，AtearsolimpidandsomeekItwouldnotstainanangel’scheek，’TisthatwhichpiousfathersshedUponaduteousdaughter’shead！

AndastheDouglastohisbreastHisdarlingEllencloselypressed，Suchholydropshertressessteeped，Though’twasanhero’seyethatweeped。

NorwhileonEllen’sfalteringtongueHerfilialwelcomescrowdedhung，Markedshethatfear——affection’sproof——

Stillheldagracefulyouthaloof；

No！nottillDouglasnamedhisname，AlthoughtheyouthwasMalcolmGraeme。

XXIII。

Allan，withwistfullookthewhile，MarkedRodericklandingontheisle；

Hismasterpiteouslyheeyed，ThengazedupontheChieftain’spride，ThendashedwithhastyhandawayFromhisdimmedeyethegatheringspray；

AndDouglas，ashishandhelaidOnMalcolm’sshoulder，kindlysaid：

’Canstthou，youngfriend，nomeaningspyInmypoorfollower’sglisteningeye？

I’lltellthee：——herecallsthedayWheninmypraiseheledthelayO’erthearchedgateofBothwellproud，Whilemanyaminstrelansweredloud，WhenPercy’sNormanpennon，wonInbloodyfield，beforemeshone，Andtwicetenknights，theleastanameAsmightyasyonChiefmayclaim，Gracingmypomp，behindmecame。

Yettrustme，Malcolm，notsoproudWasIofallthatmarshalledcrowd，Thoughthewanedcrescentownedmymight，Andinmytraintroopedlordandknight，ThoughBlantyrehymnedherholiestlays，AndBothwell’sbardsflungbackmypraise，Aswhenthisoldman’ssilenttear，Andthispoormaid’saffectiondear，AwelcomegivemorekindandtrueThanaughtmybetterfortunesknew。

Forgive，myfriend，afather’sboast，——

O，itout—beggarsallIlost！’

XXIV。

Delightfulpraise！——likesummerrose，Thatbrighterinthedew—dropglows，Thebashfulmaiden’scheekappeared，ForDouglasspoke，andMalcolmheard。

Theflushofshame—facedjoytohide，Thehounds，thehawk，hercaresdivide；

ThelovedcaressesofthemaidThedogswithcrouchandwhimperpaid；

And，atherwhistle，onherhandThefalcontookhisfavoritestand，Closedhisdarkwing，relaxedhiseye，Nor，thoughunhooded，soughttofly。

And，trust，whileinsuchguiseshestood，LikefabledGoddessofthewood，Thatifafather’spartialthoughtO’erweighedherworthandbeautyaught，Wellmightthelover’sjudgmentfailTobalancewithajusterscale；

Forwitheachsecretglancehestole，Thefondenthusiastsenthissoul。

XXV。

Ofstaturefair，andslenderframe，Butfirmlyknit，wasMalcolmGraeme。

ThebeltedplaidandtartanhoseDidne’ermoregracefullimbsdisclose；

Hisflaxenhair，ofsunnyhue，Curledcloselyroundhisbonnetblue。

Trainedtothechase，hiseagleeyeTheptarmiganinsnowcouldspy；

Eachpass，bymountain，lake，andheath，Heknew，throughLennoxandMenteith；

Vainwastheboundofdark—browndoeWhenMalcolmbenthissoundingbow，Andscarcethatdoe，thoughwingedwithfear，Outstrippedinspeedthemountaineer：

RightupBenLomondcouldhepress，Andnotasobhistoilconfess。

HisformaccordedwithamindLivelyandardent，frankandkind；

Ablitherheart，tillEllencameDidneverlovenorsorrowtame；

ItdancedaslightsomeinhisbreastAsplayedthefeatheronhiscrest。

Yetfriends，whonearestknewtheyouthHisscornofwrong，hiszealfortruthAndbards，whosawhisfeaturesboldWhenkindledbythetalesofoldSaid，werethatyouthtomanhoodgrown，NotlongshouldRoderickDhu’srenownBeforemostvoicedbymountainfame，ButquailtothatofMalcolmGraeme。

XXVI。

Nowbacktheywendtheirwateryway，And，’Omysire！’didEllensay，’Whyurgethychasesofarastray？

Andwhysolatereturned？Andwhy’——

Therestwasinherspeakingeye。

’Mychild，thechaseIfollowfar，’Tismimicryofnoblewar；

AndwiththatgallantpastimereftWereallofDouglasIhaveleft。

ImetyoungMalcolmasIstrayedFareastward，inGlenfinlas’shadeNorstrayedIsafe，forallaroundHuntersandhorsemenscouredtheground。

Thisyouth，thoughstillaroyalward，Riskedlifeandlandtobemyguard，AndthroughthepassesofthewoodGuidedmysteps，notunpursued；

AndRoderickshallhiswelcomemake，Despiteoldspleen，forDouglas’sake。

ThenmustheseekStrath—EndrickglenNorperilaughtformeagain。’

XXVII。

SirRoderick，whotomeetthemcame，ReddenedatsightofMalcolmGraeme，Yet，notinaction，word，oreye，Failedaughtinhospitality。

IntalkandsporttheywhiledawayThemorningofthatsummerday；

ButathighnoonacourierlightHeldsecretparleywiththeknight，WhosemoodyaspectsoondeclaredThatevilwerethenewsheheard。

Deepthoughtseemedtoilinginhishead；

YetwastheeveningbanquetmadeEreheassembledroundtheflameHismother，Douglas，andtheGraeme，AndEllentoo；thencastaroundHiseyes，thenfixedthemontheground，AsstudyingphrasethatmightavailBesttoconveyunpleasanttale。

Longwithhisdagger’shiltheplayed，Thenraisedhishaughtybrow。andsaid：——

XXVIII。

’Shortbemyspeech；——nortimeaffords，Normyplaintemper，glozingwords。

Kinsmanandfather，——ifsuchnameDouglasvouchsafetoRoderick’sclaim；

Minehonoredmother；——Ellen，——why，Mycousin，turnawayshineeye？——

AndGraeme，inwhomIhopetoknowFullsoonanoblefriendorfoe，Whenageshallgivetheethycommand，Andleadinginthynativeland，——

Listall！——TheKing’svindictiveprideBoaststohavetamedtheBorder—side，Wherechiefs，withhoundandtrawl；whocameTosharetheirmonarch’ssylvangame，Themselvesinbloodytoilsweresnared，Andwhenthebanquettheyprepared，Andwidetheirloyalportalsflung，O’ertheirowngatewaystrugglinghung。

LoudcriestheirbloodfromMeggat’smead，FromYarrowbraesandbanksofTweed，WherethelonestreamsofEttrickglide，AndfromthesilverTeviot’sside；

Thedales，wheremartialclansdidride，Arenowonesheep—walk，wasteandwide。

ThistyrantoftheScottishthrone，Sofaithlessandsoruthlessknown，Nowhithercomes；hisendthesame，Thesamepretextofsylvangame。

WhatgraceforHighlandChiefs，judgeyeByfateofBorderchivalry。

Yetmore；amidGlenfinlas’green，Douglas，thystatelyformwasseen。

ThisbyespialsureIknow：

YourcounselinthestreightIshow。’

XXIX。

EllenandMargaretfearfullySoughtcomfortineachother’seye，Thenturnedtheirghastlylook，eachone，Thistohersire，thattoherson。

ThehastycolorwentandcameIntheboldcheekofMalcohmGraeme，Butfromhisglanceitwellappeared’TwasbutforEllenthathefeared；

While，sorrowful，butundismayed，TheDouglasthushiscounselsaid：

’BraveRoderick，thoughthetempestroar，Itmaybutthunderandpasso’er；

NorwillIhereremainanhour，Todrawthelightningonthybower；

Forwellthouknow’st，atthisgrayheadTheroyalboltwerefiercestsped。

Forthee，who，atthyKing’scommand，Canstaidhimwithagallantband，Submission，homage，humbledpride，ShallturntheMonarch’swrathaside。

PoorremnantsoftheBleedingHeart，EllenandIwillseekapartTherefugeofsomeforestcell，There，likethehuntedquarry，dwell，TillonthemountainandthemoorThesternpursuitbepassedando’er，’——

XXX。

’No，byminehonor，’Rodericksaid，’SohelpmeHeaven，andmygoodblade！

No，never！BlastedbeyonPine，Myfather’sancientcrestandmine，IffromitsshadeindangerpartThelineageoftheBleedingHeart！

Hearmybluntspeech：grantmethismaidTowife，thycounseltomineaid；

ToDouglas，leaguedwithRoderickDhu，Willfriendsandalliesflockenow；

Likecauseofdoubt，distrust，andgrief，WillbindtouseachWesternChiefWhentheloudpipesmybridaltell，TheLinksofForthshallheartheknell，TheguardsshallstartinStirling’sporch；

AndwhenIlightthenuptialtorch，AthousandvillagesinflamesShallscaretheslumbersofKingJames！——

Nay，Ellen，blenchnotthusaway，And，mother，ceasethesesigns，Ipray；

Imeantnotallmyheatmightsay。——

Smallneedofinroadoroffight，WhenthesageDouglasmayuniteEachmountainclaninfriendlyband，Toguardthepassesoftheirland，TillthefoiledKingfrompathlessglenShallbootlessturnhimhomeagain。’

XXXI。

Therearewhohave，atmidnighthour，Inslumberscaledadizzytower，And，onthevergethatbeetledo’erTheoceantide’sincessantroar，Dreamedcalmlyouttheirdangerousdream，Tillwakenedbythemorningbeam；

When，dazzledbytheeasternglow，Suchstartlercasthisglancebelow，Andsawunmeasureddeptharound，Andheardunintermittedsound，Andthoughtthebattledfencesofrail，Itwavedlikecobwebinthegale；

Amidhissenses’giddywheel，Didhenotdesperateimpulsefeel，Headlongtoplungehimselfbelow，Andmeettheworsthisfearsforeshow？——

ThusEllen，dizzyandastound，Assuddenruinyawnedaround，Bycrossingterrorswildlytossed，StillfortheDouglasfearingmost，Couldscarcethedesperatethoughtwithstand，Tobuyhissafetywithherhand。

XXXII。

SuchpurposedreadcouldMalcolmspyInEllen’squiveringlipandeye，Andeagerrosetospeak，——butereHistonguecouldhurryforthhisfear，HadDouglasmarkedthehecticstrife，Wheredeathseemedcombatingwithlife；

Fortohercheek，infeverishflood，Oneinstantrushedthethrobbingblood，Thenebbingback，withsuddensway，Leftitsdomainaswanasclay。

’Roderick，enough！enough！’hecried，’Mydaughtercannotbethybride；

Notthattheblushtowooerdear，Norpalenessthatofmaidenfear。

Itmaynotbe，——forgiveher，Chief，Norhazardaughtforourrelief。

Againsthissovereign，Douglasne’erWilllevelarebelliousspear。

’TwasIthattaughthisyouthfulhandToreinasteedandwieldabrand；

Iseehimyet，theprincelyboy！

NotEllenmoremyprideandjoy；

Ilovehimstill，despitemywrongsByhastywrathandslanderoustongues。

O。seekthegraceyouwellmayfind，Withoutacausetominecombined！’

XXXIII。

TwicethroughthehalltheChieftainstrode；

Thewavingofhistartarsbroad，Anddarkenedbrow，wherewoundedprideWithireanddisappointmentviedSeemed，bythetorch’sgloomylight，LiketheillDemonofthenight，Stoopinghispinions’shadowyswayUpontherightedpilgrim’sway：

But，unrequitedLove！thydartPlungeddeepestitsenvenomedsmart，AndRoderick，withshineanguishstung，AtlengththehandofDouglaswrung，WhileeyesthatmockedattearsbeforeWithbitterdropswererunningo’er。

Thedeath—pangsoflong—cherishedhopeScarceinthatamplebreasthadscopeBut，strugglingwithhisspiritproud，Convulsiveheaveditscheckeredshroud，Whileeverysob——somutewereallWashearddistinctlythroughtheball。

Theson’sdespair，themother’slook，IIImightthegentleEllenbrook；

Sherose，andtohersidetherecame，Toaidherpartingsteps，theGraeme。

XXXIV。

ThenRoderickfromtheDouglasbroke——

Asflashesflamethroughsablesmoke，Kindlingitswreaths，long，dark，andlow，Toonebroadblazeofruddyglow，SothedeepanguishofdespairBurst，infiercejealousy，toair。

WithstalwartgrasphishandhelaidOnMalcolm’sbreastandbeltedplaid：

’Back，beardlessboy！’hesternlysaid，’Back，minion！holdstthouthusatnaughtThelessonIsolatelytaught？

Thisroof，theDouglas。andthatmaid，Thankthouforpunishmentdelayed。’

Eagerasgreyhoundonhisgame，FiercelywithRoderickgrappledGraeme。

’Perishmyname，ifaughtaffordItsChieftainsafetysavehissword！’

ThusastheystrovetheirdesperatehandGripedtothedaggerorthebrand，Anddeathhadbeen——butDouglasrose，AndthrustbetweenthestrugglingfoesHisgiantstrength：——’Chieftains，forego！

Iholdthefirstwhostrikesmyfoe。——

Madmen，forbearyourfranticjar！

What！istheDouglasfallensofar，Hisdaughter’shandisdeemedthespoilOfsuchdishonorablebroil？’

Sullenandslowlytheyunclasp，Asstruckwithshame，theirdesperategrasp，Andeachuponhisrivalglared，Withfootadvancedandbladehalfbared。

XXXV。

Ereyetthebrandsaloftwereflung，MargaretonRoderick’smantlehung，AndMalcolmheardhisEllen’sscream，Asfalteredthroughterrificdream。

ThenRoderickplungedinsheathhissword，Andveiledhiswrathinscornfulword：’

Restsafetillmorning；pity’twereSuchcheekshouldfeelthemidnightair！

ThenmaystthoutoJamesStuarttell，Roderickwillkeepthelakeandfell，NorlackeywithhisfreebornclanThepageantpompofearthlyman。

MorewouldheofClan—Alpineknow，Thoucanstourstrengthandpassesshow。——

Malise，whatho！’——hishenchmancame：

’Giveoursafe—conducttotheGraeme。’

YoungMalcolmanswered，calmandbold：’

Fearnothingforthyfavoritehold；

ThespotanangeldeignedtograceIsblessed，thoughrobbershaunttheplace。

ThychurlishcourtesyforthoseReserve，whofeartobethyfoes。

AssafetomethemountainwayAtmidnightasinblazeofday，ThoughwithhisboldestathisbackEvenRoderickDhubesetthetrack。——

BraveDouglas，——lovelyEllen，——nay，NaughthereofpartingwillIsay。

EarthdoesnotholdalonesomeglenSosecretbutwemeetagain。——

Chieftain！wetooshallfindanhour，’——

Hesaid，andleftthesylvanbower。

XXXVI。

OldAllanfollowedtothestrand——

SuchwastheDouglas’scommand——

Andanxioustold，how，onthemorn，ThesternSirRoderickdeephadsworn，TheFieryCrossshouldcircleo’erDale，glen，andvalley，downandmoorMuchweretheperiltotheGraemeFromthosewhotothesignalcame；

Farupthelake’tweresafestland，Himselfwouldrowhimtothestrand。

Hegavehiscounseltothewind，WhileMalcolmdid，unheeding，bind，Rounddirkandpouchandbroadswordrolled，Hisampleplaidintightenedfold，AndstrippedhislimbstosucharrayAsbestmightsuitthewateryway，——

XXXVII。

Thenspokeabrupt：’Farewelltothee，Patternofoldfidelity！’

TheMinstrel’shandhekindlypressed，——

’O，couldIpointaplaceofrest！

Mysovereignholdsinwardmyland，Myuncleleadsmyvassalband；

Totamehisfoes，hisfriendstoaid，PoorMalcolmhasbutheartandblade。

Yet，iftherebeonefaithfulGraemeWholovesthechieftainofhisname，NotlongshallhonoredDouglasdwellLikehuntedstaginmountaincell；

Nor，ereyonpride—swollenrobberdare，——

Imaynotgivetheresttoair！

TellRoderickDhuIowedhimnaught，Nottilepoorserviceofaboat，Towaftmetoyonmountain—side。’

Thenplungedheintheflashingtide。

Boldo’erthefloodhisheadhebore，Andstoutlysteeredhimfromtheshore；

AndAllanstrainedhisanxiouseye，Farmidthelakehisformtospy，Darkeningacrosseachpunywave，Towhichthemoonhersilvergave。

Fastasthecormorantcouldskim。

Theswimmerpliedeachactivelimb；

Thenlandinginthemoonlightdell，Loudshoutedofhiswealtotell。

TheMinstrelheardthefarhalloo，Andjoyfulfromtheshorewithdrew。

CANTOTHIRD。

TheGathering。

I。

Timerollshisceaselesscourse。Theraceofyore，Whodancedourinfancyupontheirknee，AndtoldourmarvellingboyhoodlegendsstoreOftheirstrangeventureshappedbylandorsea，Howaretheyblottedfromthethingsthatbe！

Howfew，allweakandwitheredoftheirforce，Waitonthevergeofdarketernity，Likestrandedwrecks，thetidereturninghoarse，Tosweepthemfromoutsight！Timerollshisceaselesscourse。

Yetlivetherestillwhocanrememberwell，How，whenamountainchiefhisbugleblew，Bothfieldandforest，dingle，cliff；anddell，Andsolitaryheath，thesignalknew；

Andfastthefaithfulclanaroundhimdrew。

Whattimethewarningnotewaskeenlywound，Whattimealofttheirkindredbannerflew，Whileclamorouswar—pipesyelledthegatheringsound，AndwhiletheFieryCrossglancedlikeameteor，round。

II。

TheSummerdawn’sreflectedhueTopurplechangedLochKatrineblue；

MildlyandsoftthewesternbreezeJustkissedthelake，juststirredthetrees，Andthepleasedlake，likemaidencoy，TrembledbutdimplednotforjoyThemountain—shadowsonherbreastWereneitherbrokennoratrest；

Inbrightuncertaintytheylie，LikefuturejoystoFancy’seye。

Thewater—lilytothelightHerchalicerearedofsilverbright；

Thedoeawoke，andtothelawn，Begemmedwithdew—drops，ledherfawn；

Thegraymistleftthemountain—side，Thetorrentshoweditsglisteningpride；

InvisibleinfleckedskyThelarksentclownherrevelry：

TheblackbirdandthespeckledthrushGood—morrowgavefrombrakeandbush；

InanswercooedthecushatdoveHernotesofpeaceandrestandlove。

III。

Nothoughtofpeace，nothoughtofrest，AssuagedthestorminRoderick’sbreast。

Withsheathedbroadswordinhishand，Abrupthepacedtheisletstrand，Andeyedtherisingsun，andlaidHishandonhisimpatientblade。

Beneatharock，hisvassals’careWasprompttheritualtoprepare，Withdeepanddeathfulmeaningfraught；

ForsuchAntiquityhadtaughtWasprefacemeet，ereyetabroadTheCrossofFireshouldtakeitsroad。

TheshrinkingbandstoodoftaghastAttheimpatientglancehecast；——

Suchglancethemountaineaglethrew，As，fromthecliffsofBenvenue，Shespreadherdarksailsonthewind，And，highinmiddleheavenreclined，Withherbroadshadowonthelake，Silencedthewarblersofthebrake。

IV。

Aheapofwitheredboughswaspiled，Ofjuniperandrowanwild，Mingledwithshiversfromtheoak，Rentbythelightning’srecentstroke。

BriantheHermitbyitstood，Barefooted，inhisfrockandhood。

HisgrizzledbeardandmattedhairObscuredavisageofdespair；

Hisnakedarmsandlegs，seamedo’er，Thescarsoffranticpenancebore。

Thatmonk，ofsavageformandfaceTheimpendingdangerofhisraceHaddrawnfromdeepestsolitudeFarinBenharrow’sbosomrude。

NothisthemienofChristianpriest，ButDruid’s，fromthegravereleasedWhosehardenedheartandeyemightbrookOnhumansacrificetolook；

Andmuch，’twassaid，ofheathenloreMixedinthecharmshemutteredo’er。

ThehallowedcreedgaveonlyworseAnddeadlieremphasisofcurse。

NopeasantsoughtthatHermit’sprayerHiscavethepilgrimshunnedwithcare，TheeagerhuntsmanknewhisboundAndinmidchasecalledoffhishound；’

Orif，inlonelyglenorstrath，Thedesert—dwellermethispathHeprayed，andsignedthecrossbetween，Whileterrortookdevotion’smien。

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