Upon the truly noble Lord Balmerino.

In this brave Lord, the mirror of mankind Religion, virtue, loyalty had join'd, To make him great in ev'ry act of life. But greater still when he resign'd that life; With fortitude went through his martyrdom. No nobler motto can adorn his tomb. Strictly attached to royal Stewart's race, For which he died, and by his death gave grace, To the just cause he bravely did embrace. Like great Montrose, he fear'd no tyrant rage; Next to his prince, the hero of the age. His glorious death to distant climes shall reach, And trait'rous minds true loyalty shall teach. His noble soul to us endears his name, And future ages shall resound his fame.