19 BONNIE GEORGE CAMPBELL

High upon Highlands,

and low upon Tay,

Bonnie George Campbell

rade out on a day.

Saddled and bridled,

and gallant rade he;

Hame cam his guid horse,

but never cam he.

Out cam his auld mither

greeting fu’ sair,

And out came his bonnie bride

riving her hair.

“The meadow lies green,

the corn is unshorn,

But Bonnie George Campbell

will never return.”

Saddled and bridled

and booted rade he;

A plume in his helmet,

a sword at his knee.

Saddled and bridled

and booted rade he;

Toom hame cam the saddle,

but never cam he!

( Folk Ballad )

Word list

gallant : very well dressed

bonnie : very good looking

You Practice

Answer the following questions.

1) Who is the hero of the poem?

2) Whose emotions are mentioned in the poem?

3) What are the effects of the hero’s failure to return home?

4) How do you think Bonnie George Campbell died?

5) What are some examples of Scottish words used in the poem? /+LitzRQ+rHA1g+NCzoOgnscdepwn65M4pBRBPS+QRSEJSjRXG1j1JRtzGtfmcd8