At midnight as in blaze of day,

Though with his boldest at his back,

Even Roderick Dhu beset the track.—

Brave Douglas,—lovely Ellen,—nay,

Naught here of parting will I say.

Earth does not hold a lonesome glen

So secret, but we meet agen.—

Chieftain! we too shall find an hour,”

He said, and left the silvan bower.

XXXVI.