Stanza XXIV.

Spite of his valour, struggles, and his strength.

This line is borrowed from the following one in Rokeby:—

“Spite of his struggles and his strength.”

NOTES
ON CANTO II.

Stanza V.

As Gordon.”—Sir Alexander Gordon.

And glorious Canning.”—Lieut. Canning.

The brave Delancey.”—Sir W. Delancey.

Stanza XXI.