That widows' tears had scooped this hollow stone.

Here all is silent, save the murmuring sound

Of crystal spray which bathes this sacred ground,

In tuneful sorrow, sheds her friendly tear

To learned virtues, long forgotten here.

When conscience was the punisher of crime,

And blood stained ruffians of Ossian's line

Had taught redemption at the tear-worn shrine,

And barbarous tribes in thousands flocked around

To ask forgiveness on this holy ground.