5. Draw a comparison between the fate of the Highlanders and that of the American Indian. X, 385.
6. In what sense are the terms "Gael" and "Saxon" used?
7. Why does Fitz-James hesitate to fight with Roderick Dhu after being safely led beyond the Coilantogle Ford?
8. In the combat was the victory won by physical strength or skill in the use of weapons?
9. Which is the hero, Fitz-James or Roderick Dhu, and why?
10. Byron surpassed Scott in poetry; can you see how? Compare the two.
FOR REFERENCE
"Famous English Authors of the Nineteenth Century."—Bolton.
"Sir Walter Scott."—Crockett and Caw.
"Edinburgh under Sir Walter Scott."—Fyfe.