Than doubt or terror can pierce through The unyielding heart of Roderick Dhu; Each to his post!-all know their charge."- I turn me from the martial roar, And seek Coir-Uriskin once more. IX. Where is the Douglas?—he is gone; Fast by the cave, and makes her moan; Some refuge from impending war, When e'en Clan-Alpine's rugged swarm I saw their boats, with many a light, The peril on the main-land side, Shall not thy noble father's care Some safe retreat for thee prepare ?” X. ELLEN. "No, Allan, no! Pretext so kind My wakeful terrors could not blind. When in such tender tone, yet grave, Douglas a parting blessing gave, The tear that glistened in his eye My soul, though feminine and weak, Itself disturbed by slightest stroke, Reflects the invulnerable rock. He hears reports of battle rife, He deems himself the cause of strife. I saw him redden, when the theme 1 Of Malcolm Græme in fetters bound, Which I, thou said'st, about him wound. Think'st thou he trow'd thine omen aught? Oh no! 'twas apprehensive thought For the kind youth,-for Roderick too→ (Let me be just) that friend so true; In danger both, and in our cause! Minstrel, the Douglas dare not pause. Why else that solemn warning given, Am I to hie and make me known? Alas! he goes to Scotland's throne, Buys his friends' safety with his own;— He goes to do what I had done, Had Douglas' daughter been his son !" XI. Nay, lovely Ellen !-dearest, nay! If aught should his return delay, He only named yon holy fane As fitting place to meet again. Be sure he's safe; and for the Græme, Heaven's blessing on his gallant name !— My visioned sight may yet prove true, Nor bode of ill to him or you. When did my gifted dream beguile? Think of the stranger at the isle, And think upon the harpings slow, That presaged this approaching woe! Sooth was my prophecy of fear; Of such a wond'rous tale I know— Dear lady, change that look of woe! My harp was wont thy grief to cheer,”— ELLEN. "Well, be it as thou wilt; I hear, |