rade with which Xerxes invaded Greece, and the sorrowful plight in which he was compelled to retreat.

The Castle of Stirling was afterwards surrendered, and the garrison allowed to pass unmolested into England; but Mowbray the governor was so won by the civilities of Bruce, that he entered into his service, and ever after proved his faithful adherent.

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Edinburgh Castle.

"There watching high the least alarms,
Thy rough, rude fortress gleams afar;
Like some bold veteran grey in arms,

And mark'd with many a seamy scar."-BURNS.

"The steep and iron-belted rock,

Where trusted lie the monarchy's last gems."

ALBANIA-A POEM.