May well, proud Angus, be thy mate:
And, Douglas, more, I tell thee here,
Even in thy [pitch of pride]—
Here, [in thy hold], thy vassals near,
I tell thee, thou’rt defied!
And if thou said’st I am not peer
To any lord in Scotland here,
Lowland or Highland, far or near,
Lord Angus, thou hast lied!”
On the Earl’s cheek, the flush of rage