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(3) THE ECHO OF FRIARS-CARSE HERMITAGE.

AN INSCRIPTION FOR THE RUINS OF CADZOW CASTLE, ON THE BANKS OF AVON, NEAR HAMILTON.

Passing ftranger ponder here, Grandeur’s ruins claim a tear ; View in me thy coming fate, Arm’d deftruction foon or late Down thy frame will lay as low; Warn’d—prepare to meet the blow.

Life’s a truly chequer'd fcene. Grief and joy alternate reign, None are ever truly bleft, Toil and care attend the beft.

Youth and love may frilk and toy, Tafte the brimming cup of joy; But fufpicion’s urging doubt, Stern, forbids to fip it out.

Soon will manhood’s riper age Vacant thoughts and time engage.