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To leave the town upon the following day To that on which her letter has its date.

I thank thee, Alice.

Wherefore dost thou thank her?

Whatever thou hast a right to ask of me Shall have its answer.

When Highland pride is touch'd, some lack of courtesy Must be excused. You have not from this window Admired the falling of our mountain stream. So, gentle Alice, thou'rt in friendship knit Forgive me; Lowland ladies far surpass, As fair and ready scribes, our mountain maids: I ne'er before saw lines by her indited.