That others usurped for a time what was mine!

There's a FESTIVAL HOUR for my Ulric and me;

Once more, as of old, shall he bend at my knee;

Once more by the side of the knight I love best

Shall I blazon his BANNER and broider his CREST.

WILLIAM EDMONDSTOUNE AYTOUN.

THE MASSACRE OF THE MACPHERSON.

('FROM THE GAELIC')