Ossian Collection > Report of the Committee of the Highland Society of Scotland, appointed to inquire into the nature and authenticity of the poems of Ossian

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From its sides of crimson,
Is like the sparkling whirl of the sea
Round a ship, when the moon is not seen on the flood.
First in the car is found
The grey, the swift, the leading horse.
The large, thorough-passing, quick-travelling.
The broad-breasted, sure-eyed, and equal-paced.
The high-spirited, well-trained, and wide-leaping steed.
Whose name is Lia-maishah.
Last in the car is found
The strong-hoofed, and powerful horse,
The long-flanked, proudly bounding,
Small-shanked, thin-maned.
High-headed, quick-paced ;
The light-bellied, snorting, eager steed.
Whose name is Du-sronmor.
In the centre of the car are found.
For the support of the generous steeds.
The arms known to fame.
The light, broad-plated, darts.
Of rapid flight and deadly aim.
The narrow, but firm reins.
The precious, highly polished bits, which shine in the mouth.
Lockers containing coverlets and glistening gems.
The beautiful furniture of the steeds.
As mist that scuds along the streamy plain
Is the close and rapid course of the horses
ing son of the hill : his name is Du-sronnal, among the
stormy sons of the sword I A thousand thongs bind the car
on high. Hard polished bits shine in a wreath of foam.
Thin thongs brig-ht-studded with gems, bend on the stately
necks of the steeds. The steeds that like wreaths of mist
Ay over the streamy vales I The wildness of deer is in