I met advancing. The pursuit I led
Till we o’ertook the spoil-encumbered foe.
We fought and conquered. Ere a sword was drawn,
An arrow from my bow had pierced their chief,
Who wore that day the arms which now I wear.
Returning home in triumph, I disdained
The shepherd’s slothful life; and having heard
That our good king had summoned his bold peers
To lead their warriors to the Carron side,
I left my father’s house, and took with me