The poems and songs of William Hamilton of Bangour collated with the ms. volume of his poems, and containing several pieces hitherto unpublished; with illustrative notes, and an account of the life of the author. By James Paterson |
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EPIGRAM ON A LION ENRAGED AT SEEING A LAD IN THE HIGHLAND DRESS. |
The poems and songs of William Hamilton of Bangour | ||
EPIGRAM ON A LION ENRAGED AT SEEING A LAD IN THE HIGHLAND DRESS.
Calm and serene the imperial lion lay,Mildly indulging in the solar ray;
On vulgar mortals with indifference gazed,
All unconcerned, nor angry, nor amazed;
But when the Caledonian lad appeared,
Sudden alarmed, his manly mane he reared,
Prepared in fierce encounter to engage
The only object worthy of his rage.
The poems and songs of William Hamilton of Bangour | ||