第113章 XI.

'Nay, lovely Ellen!--dearest, nay!

If aught should his return delay, He only named yon holy fane As fitting place to meet again.

Be sure he's safe; and for the Graeme,--

Heaven's blessing on his gallant name!--

My visioned sight may yet prove true, Nor bode of ill to him or you.

When did my gifted dream beguile?

Think of the stranger at the isle, And think upon the harpings slow That presaged this approaching woe!

Sooth was my prophecy of fear;

Believe it when it augurs cheer.

Would we had left this dismal spot!

Ill luck still haunts a fairy spot!

Of such a wondrous tale I know--

Dear lady, change that look of woe, My harp was wont thy grief to cheer.'

Ellen.

'Well, be it as thou wilt;

I hear, But cannot stop the bursting tear.'

The Minstrel tried his simple art, Rut distant far was Ellen's heart.