The Author of This is Ossian, the Son of Finn.

Long are the clouds this night above me;

The last was a long night to me.

This day that drags its weary way

Came from a wearier yesterday.

Each day that comes is long to me:

Such was not my wont to be.

Now there is no fine delight

In battle-field, and fence of fight;

No training now to feats of arms,