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SCENE I.—''A green Lawn, surrounded with Rocks, and Mountains seen in the distance. An assembly of Highlanders are discovered, holding bridal revelry; Bagpipes playing, and a noise of Voices heard, as the Curtain draws up''.

Welcome, brave Allen! we began to fear The water-kelpy, with her swathing arms, Had drowned thee at the ford.

Faith did we, man! thee and thy shelty too.

Am I so late? There's time enough, I hope, To foot a measure with the bonnie bride,