with critical observations and biographical notices, by Robert Burns

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TRANENT MUIR.*
The Chevalier,f being void of fear,
Did march up Birsle brae, man.
And thro' Tranent, e'er he did stent.
As fast as he could gae, man
While general Cope did taunt and mock,
Wi' mony a loud huzza, man
But e'er next morn proclaim'd the cock,
We heard another craw, man.
The brave Lochiel,J as I heard tell.
Led Camerons on in clouds, man
The morning fair, and clear the air.
They loos'd with devilish thuds, man :
* A field of battle, better known by the name of Preston-
pans, where prince Charles Stewart, commonly called the Yomig
Chevalier, at the head of his Highland army, completely routed
the English forces, under the command of Sir John Cope, who
was afterward tryed by a court-martial for his conduct in this
battle, and acquitted. He is said to have left the field in such
haste that he never once stopped his horse, nor looked back, till
he got to Haddington, which is seven or eight miles off. This
action happened Sep. 22, 1745.
t Printed from Ritson's copy.
t
Donald Cameron of Lochiel, chief of the Clan Cameron, a
gentleman of great bravery, and of the most amiable disposi-
tion.