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The Works of The Ettrick Shepherd

Centenary Edition. With a Memoir of the Author, by the Rev. Thomas Thomson ... Poems and Life. With Many Illustrative Engravings [by James Hogg]

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“Father, full froward was the fate,
That cast thee in this captive state,”
Said Donald, with affected grief;
“But here comes one to bring relief:
Since mighty Odin hides his face,
And there's no other eye of grace,
This boon thy Odin sends to thee—
A thirsty brand to set thee free!”