[33] This song is understood to be a favourite with her present Majesty.
[34] This song was composed while the author resided in the West Indies. It is here printed for the first time.
[35] Printed for the first time, from the author's MS. volume.
[36] The "gallant Græme," Lord Lynedoch, on hearing this song at a Glasgow theatre, was so moved by the touching reference of the poet to his achievements, and the circumstances of his joining the army, that he openly burst into tears.
[37] Printed for the first time.
[38] Printed for the first time.
[39] At the battle of Vittoria, the 71st, or Glasgow Regiment, bore a distinguished part. On this song, celebrating their achievements, being produced at the Glasgow theatre, it was received with rapturous applause; it was nightly called for during the season.
[40] This admirable composition was an especial favourite of Dr Thomas Chalmers, who was in the habit of quoting it to his students in the course of his theological prelections.
[41] The first stanza of this song is the composition of Robert Tannahill.
[42] In his Life of Scott, Lockhart states that "Peter's Letters" "were not wholly the work of one hand."