Poem by Anonymous

On a Nomination to the Legion of Honour

In ancient times – ’t was no great loss – 
They hung the thief upon the cross: 
But now, alas ! – I say ’t with grief – 
They hang the cross upon the thief. 

1. Barthram’s Dirge
2. The Haws of Cromdale
3. Gathering of Atholl
4. Ettrick Banks
5. Scornfu' Nancy

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