DICK AND EDWARD.
The Thurso baker Robert Dick[E]
Armed with his hammer and his pick,
Dame nature's secrets did reveal,
Which she for ages did conceal.
In Banff has genius found regard
In the person of an Edward,[F]
Who now does rank among the first
In the world as naturalist.
[E] Dick was both a geologist and botanist and was of great service to Hugh Millar.
[F] Edward is a shoemaker by trade, remarkable for his knowledge of the lower grades of animated nature.
CASTLE GORDON.
In youth we spent a pleasant day
Round Castle Gordon on the Spey,
There is no Clan can gird the sword on,
Can compare with the Clan Gordon,
In India, China and Soudan,
They manfully have led the van.
PRINCE CHARLIE'S GRANDSONS.
Oft' times these handsome gentlemen appeared in the garb of old Gaul.