Heaven gave Rob Roy a dauntless heart
And wondrous length and strength of arm:
Nor craved he more to quell his foes,
Or keep his friends from harm.
Yet was Rob Roy as wise as brave;
Forgive me if the phrase be strong; -
A Poet worthy of Rob Roy
Must scorn a timid song. (Robert Roy MacGregor)

Heaven gave Rob Roy a dauntless heart And wondrous length and strength of arm: Nor craved he more to quell his foes, Or keep his friends from harm. Yet was Rob Roy as wise as brave; Forgive me if the phrase be strong; - A Poet worthy of Rob Roy Must scorn a timid song.

Robert Roy MacGregor

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