And the Muse set free.”

This curious example is found in Arbroath:—

“Here lyes Alexander Peter, present treasurer of Arbroath, who died 12th January, 1630.

Such a Treasurer was not since, nor yet before,

For common work, calsais,[4] brigs,[5] and schoir;[6]

Of all others he did excel;

He devised our school and he hung our bell.”

[4] Causeway.

[5] Bridges.