Memories of Canada and Scotland — Speeches and Verses by John Douglas Sutherland Campbell
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Strong he grew, and brave, till armies
Praised in him a man of men. Came a peace--then love;--a lady Ruled with him the Orchy's glen. But afar from over Ocean Rose a cry for Christian aid: Blessed of Pope, 'neath holy banners Sailed he for the great crusade. Leaving with his weeping lady Half their marriage ring, whereon Written stood his name, and taking Half where hers, engraven, shone. "If no tidings reach thee, darling, Blame my death." But she through tears Answered: "I'll believe thee living Though I hear not seven years." Lonely lived the lady, lonely: Riches grew, and brought her all Save the loving words whose echo Seemed to linger in his hall. Voiceless passed the years; and Rumour Falsely slew him, whose steel mail Flashed o'er white walls, azure sea girt, Watched, and feared by Moslem sail. |
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