Quote #9

Heaven gave Rob Roy a dauntless heart And wondrous length and strength of arm: Nor craved he more to quell his foes, Or keep his friends from harm. Yet was Rob Roy as wise as brave; Forgive me if the phrase be strong; - A Poet worthy of Rob Roy Must scorn a timid song.

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  2. As wise in thought as bold in deed: For in the principles of things He sought his moral creed. Said generous Rob, 'What need of books? Burn…
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  4. And thus among these rocks he lived, Through summer heat and winter snow: The Eagle, he was lord above, And Rob was lord below.
  5. Our last accounts of Rob Roy correspond with what this fellow has confessed, that, finding himself surrounded on all sides, he had dismisse…
  6. I would not wrong thee, Champion brave! Would wrong thee nowhere; least of all Here standing by thy grave. For Thou, although with some wil…
  7. If ye are seeking Rob Roy, he's ken'd to be better than half a hunder men strong when he's at the fewest.
  8. And, far and near, through vale and hill, Are faces that attest the same, And kindle like a fire new stirr'd, At sound of Rob Roy's name.

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