[12] To Mr Disseret of Edinburgh we are indebted for the particulars of Mr Maclagan's personal history.
[14] This song, and the following, have been contributed by Mr Sinclair to the present work.
[15] See Minstrel, Vol. iv. p. [279].
[16] Hen-pecked (Sc.), from donned, silly woman.
[17] Highland garb.
[18] Composed on hearing of the late Principal Baird's successful expedition to the Highlands, for the purpose of establishing the General Assembly's Schools.