Chapter 25 THE PORT OF MISSING MEN

Fast they come, fast they come;

See how they gather!

Wide waves the eagle plume,

Blended with heather.

Cast your plaids, draw your blades,

Forward each man set!

Pibroch of Donuil Dhu

Knell for the onset!

-Sir Walter Scott.

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