Scott's Lady of the Lake

by Walter Scott

[ [279] Declare yourself to be.

[ [280] Duke of Albany ([See Introduction, p. 12], and [Stanza VI]).

[ [281] Imprisoned.

[ [282] That period of Scottish history from the battle of Flodden to the majority of James V. was full of disorder and violence.

[ [283] Robbed.

[ [284] “Good faith,” i.e., in good faith.

[ [285] Flashed.

[ [286] Flow.

[ [287] Katrine, Achray, and Vennachar.

[ [288] The eagle, with wings displayed and a thunderbolt in one of its talons, was the ensign of the Roman legions. Ancient earthworks near Bochastle are thought to date back to the Roman occupation of Britain.