He conned th’ old man’s memorial—lopped its length,
And gave it style, simplicity, and strength;
’Twas finished in an hour—and in the next
Transcribed by Allan in perspicuous text.
At evening, he and Ronald shared once more
A long and pleasant walk by Cona’s shore.
“I’d press you,” quoth his host—(“I need not say
How warmly) ever more with us to stay;
But Charles intends, ’tis said, in these same parts
To try the fealty of our Highland hearts.