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.