Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Tales of Wonder
Bothwell Castle is beautifully situated upon the Clyde, and fronts the ruins of Blantyre Priory. The estate of Bothwell has long been, and continues to be, in the possession of the Douglas family.
Loud roars the north round Bothwell's hall,
And fast descends the pattering rain:
But streams of tears still faster fall
From thy blue eyes, oh! bonny Jane!
Hark! hark! - I hear, with mournful yell,
The wraiths of angry Clyde complain;
But sorrow bursts with louder swell
From thy fair breast, oh! bonny Jane!
"Tap! - tap!" - who knocks? - the door unfolds;
The mourner lifts her melting eye,
And soon with joy and hope beholds
A reverend monk approaching nigh:
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