Note 832 — Chapter XXIX
Reading edition
A tribute to the memory of Lochiel, who died in 1748, appeared in the Scots Magazine of that year, part of which we quote:—
Mistaken as he was, the man was just, Firm to his word, and faithful to his trust: He bade not others go, himself to stay, As is the pretty, prudent, modern way; But, like a warrior, bravely drew his sword, And rear’d his target for his native lord. Humane he was, protected countries tell; So rude an host was never rul’d so well. Fatal to him, and to the cause he lov’d, Was the rash tumult which his folly mov’d; Compell’d, by hard necessity to bear, In Gallia’s bands, a mercenary spear! But heav’n in pity to his honest heart, Resolv’d to snatch him from so poor a part The mighty mandate unto death was given, And good Lochiel is now a Whig in heaven.