The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott, with memoir of the author.

172 THE LAY OF [CANTO V.
To a half-naked ghastly man,
Who downward from the castle ran:
He cross'd the barriers at a bound,
And wild and haggard look'd around,
As dizzy, and in pain;
And all, upon the armed ground,
Knew William of Deloraine!
Each ladye sprung from seat with speed;
Vaulted each marshal from his steed;
" And who art thou," they cried,
" Who hast this battle fought and won? "His plumed helm was soon undone"Cranstoun of Teviot-side!
For this fair prize I've fought and won,"And to the Ladye led her son.
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Full oft the rescued boy she kiss'd,
And often press'd him to her breast;
For, under all her dauntless show,
Her heart had throbb'd at every blow;
Yet not Lord Cranstoun deign'd she greet,
Though low he kneeled at her feet.
Me lists not tell what words were made,
What Douglas, Home, and Howard, said-For Howard was a generous foeAnd how the clan united pray'd
The Ladye would the feud forego,
And deign to bless the nuptial hour
Of Cranstoun's Lord and Teviot's Flower.