“The varying light deceived thy sight,

And the wild winds drowned the name;

For the Dryburgh bells ring, and the white monks do sing,

For Sir Richard of Coldinghame!”

PART II

He passed the court-gate, and he oped the tower-grate,

And he mounted the narrow stair,

To the bartizan seat, where, with maids that on her wait,

He found his Lady fair.

That Lady sat in mournful mood;