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Then wait thou for thy boat; I and my men Will onward to the town, where, as I hope, My trusty vassals and our steeds are stationed. But lose not time.

Fear not; I'll follow quickly.

I must unto the castle of Argyll Without delay proceed; therefore, whate'er Of living kind, bird, beast, or creeping thing, This boat of thine produces, bring it with thee; And, were it eaglet fierce, or wolf or fox, On with us shall it travel, mounted bravely, Our homeward cavalcade to grace. Farewell!

Farewell, my friend! I shall not long delay Thy homeward journey.