Genealogical memoir of the most noble and ancient house of Drummond

sect.iv. Of Sir Johnjfrrwnmond, 1* Lord Drummond. S*
and Moira. By this nobleman, whose worth and merit
are universally acknowledged, she has issue two sons
and one daughter ; 1. Lord Rawdon j 2. 3.
Of this marriage the following Verses are commemorative.
While War's loud clarion thundering 1 roars
And wakes to. glory freedom's kindling flame;
While thousands crowd her banner'd shores
To guard Britannia, and defend her fame.
From martial scenes a while unbend,
Your toils, ye warriors, pleas'd, suspend »
Great Moira hails Love's' gentle reign,
And Hymen binds the lasting chain.
Come, Peace, descend ;— Joy, breathe thy sweets around,
And, mid the din of arms, let Love's soft strains resound.
The heart that brav'd war's fierce alarmj,
Now yields, subdued by Love ;
The Warrior bends to Beauty's charms,
Love reigns all powers above.
In beauty, love, and grace array'd,.
See Campbell, Loudoun's blooming maid,
To Scotia's Chief, renown'd in arms,
Resigns her heart, her hand, her charms,
To soothe his cares, exalt his joys, and brighten glory's flame.
Sweet meed ! which flows from Beauty's smile,
-To cheer the Warrior's rugged toil,
Who hardship, pain, and terror braves,
Who Death defies, 'mid storms and waves,
To shield his King, his Country save, and climb, the steeps,
of fame. •
Love's noblest prize the brave deserve,
Who soar on Glory's car :
For them, ye. Fair, your charms reserve ;
Love crowns the toils of war.
Encircled 'mid the bridal hand,
Bright as the morn the beauteous Virgin shines,
Aronnd the Loves and Graces stand,
And Friendship's glow the gladdening scene refines.
With emulous zeal, the Bride-maid train conttud
To. prove their love, and grace their honoufd friend ;
Each wish they breathe, that Joy may gild each morn,
Health pour her sweets, and Peace life's course adorn.
But oft, amid their bliss, the tender sigh renews,
As fond remembrance pleasures past, and joys departed, view**-