Next, marvelling at his sable suit, the "Dominie" stalk'd past,
With "Bertram," "Julia" by his side, whose tears were flowing fast;
"Guy Mannering," too, moved there, o'erpowered by that afflicting sight;
And "Merrilies," as when she wept on Ellangowan's height.
Solemn and grave, "Monkbarns" approached, amidst that burial line;
And "Ochiltree" leant o'er his staff, and mourn'd for "Auld lang syne!"
Slow march'd the gallant "McIntyre," whilst "Lovel" mused alone;
For once, "Miss Wardour's" image left that bosom's faithful throne!
With coronach, and arms reversed, forth came "MacGregor's" clan—
Red "Dougal's" cry peal'd shrill and wild—"Rob Roy's" bold brow look'd wan;