Scott's Lady of the Lake

by Walter Scott

But one along yon river’s maze,—

The Gael, of plain and river heir,

Shall, with strong hand, redeem his share.

Where live the mountain Chiefs who hold,

That plundering Lowland field and fold

Is aught but retribution true?

Seek other cause ’gainst Roderick Dhu.”—

VIII.

Answer’d Fitz-James,—“And, if I sought,

Thinkst thou no other could be brought?