39. foliage-bound. Carved with leaves and flowers.
41. pinnet. Pinnacle.
42. “Among the profuse carvings on the pillars and buttresses, the rose is frequently introduced, in allusion to the name (Roslin), with which, however, the flower has no connection.” (Scott.)
44. St. Clair. The St. Clairs were a noble family who ruled over the earldom of Orkney and who held, besides, possessions in the Lowlands.
50. In allusion to the Roman Catholic burial service.
This song is taken from Marmion.
20. He means to say that although he was once in love with the fair Ellen, he is so no longer. Love comes very quickly but goes away just as quickly.
the Solway. Solway Firth, an arm of the sea, on the south-west coast of Scotland.