And let me but till morning rest,

I write the falsehood on their crest.”—

“If by the blaze I mark aright,

Thou bear’st the belt and spur of Knight.”—

“Then by these tokens mayest thou know

Each proud oppressor’s mortal foe.”—

“Enough, enough;—sit down, and share

A soldier’s couch, a soldier’s fare.”

XXXI.

He gave him of his Highland cheer,