Beneath the royal seal and hand,
And Douglas gave a guide.
The train from out the castle drew,
But Marmion stopped to bid adieu:
“Though [something I might ’plain],” he said,
“Of cold respect to stranger guest,
Sent hither by your King’s behest,
While in Tantallon’s towers I stayed,
Part we in friendship from your land,
And, noble Earl, receive my hand.”