X.

It might not be. They placed him next Within the solemn hall, Where once the Scottish Kings were throned Amidst their nobles all. But there was dust of vulgar feet On that polluted floor, And perjured traitors fill'd the place Where good men sate before. With savage glee came Warristoun{F} To read the murderous doom, And then uprose the great Montrose In the middle of the room.