The time though short he well improv’d.
Balmerino took little thought,
As by the Sacrament all was bought,
And the externals of the book,
His persuasion did no farther look.
When the Dead-warrant was to him sent,
To Cromartie they did present
A remit for life and libertie;
But the other two Lords were to die.
While Balmerino at dinner sat,