To Berwick rade, and falsely said,

The Scots were rebels, a', man.
But let that end, for weel 'tis kend.
His use and wont's to lie, man.
The Teague is naught; he never faught
When he had room to flee, man. 1

"And Cadell, drest, amang the rest,
With gun and gude claymore, man,
On gelding grey he rade that day,
With pistols set before, man.

The cause was guid, he'd spend his blood
Before that he would yield, man ;
But the night before he left the core,
And never fac'd the field, man."

"But gallant Roger, like a soger (soldier),
Stood and bravely fought, man;

I'm wae to tell, at last he fell,

And mae down wi' him brought, man.
At point of death, wi' his last breath,
Some standing round in ring, man,
On's back lying flat, he wav'd his hat,

And cried God save the King,' man.3

1 [So widely did these lines circulate their scandal, as to call forth in the Edinburgh Courant, " I, the said Major Bowles, do affirm it to be an infamous falsehood, Lieutenant Smith not being in the same squadron with me: nor did any officer of the corps refuse me his assistance on that occasion, &c. Witness my hand, at Prestonpans, this 1st of January, 1746. (Signed) RICHARD BOWLES." The limited eirculation of this exculpatory evidence, found somewhat insufficient towards wiping off the stain, Lieutenant Smith had next recourse to "use and wont" of his countrymen, and proceeded to Haddington, from whence he sent a challenge to the author. "Gang away back," said honest Skirving to the bearer of the message," and tell Mr Smith that I hinna time to come to Haddington to gie him satisfaction; but tell him an' he likes to come here, I'll tak a look o' him, an' if I think I'm fit to fecht him, I'll fecht him; an' if no, I'll just do as he did-I'll rin awa."]

[The individual here alluded to had neither time to face the field nor see the fray; "the night before," he slept, it was understood, in his own house in the Cuttle, west of Prestonpans, somewhat beyond a mile from the battle field, and ere he could get on his "gelding grey" on the following morning, the King's army was routed.]

3 [Captains Rogers and Brymer, of Lee's regiment, were both killed.

"Some Highland rogues, like hungry dogs,

Neglecting to pursue, man,

About they fac'd, and, in great haste,
Upon the booty flew, man.
And they, as gain for all their pain,
Are deck'd wi' spoils o' war, man;
Fu' bauld can tell how her nain sell
Was ne'er sae praw pefore, man.

"At the thorn-tree, which you may see
Bewest the meadow mill, man,
There mony slain lay on the plain,
The clans pursuing still, man;
Sic unco hacks, and deadly whacks,
I never saw the like, man;

Lost hands and heads cost them their deads,
That fell ne'er Preston dyke, man.

"In this battle," says Home, "there were not wanting instances of generous valour on the side of the vanquished," and after allusion to the fate of the gallant veteran, Colonel Gardener, who had served in the armies of the Duke of Marlborough, adds, "Captain Brymer of Lee's regiment, the only officer in the King's army who had seen Highlanders attack regular troops (at the battle of Sheriffmuir), and the only person who seemed to think that there was any thing formidable in their attack, when the rebels broke in upon that part of the line where he stood, disdained to turn his back, and met a hero's death, with his face to the enemy."-Hist. Chap. 6.]

CHAPTER LXXIX.

Prince Charles's Proclamations on returning to Edinburgh -Results of his Victory at Preston-his Plans and Levies-his Council and Court at Holyrood House-Arrival of French Vessels with Supplies-Duplicity of Lord Lovat—its Unfortunate Results to Himself and to the Prince -Resolution of Charles to March into England, in Opposition to many of his Advisers—his Arrival at Carlisleat Preston at Manchester, where he receives an English Reinforcement-Alarm of Government-Resolution of George II. to take the Field in Person-Arrival of Charles at Derby—his undiminished Confidence of Success, although Surrounded by Government Forces-Lord George Murray urges Retreat, to which the Prince reluctantly Consents.

[1745.]

THE night after the battle of Preston, the Chevalier slept at Pinkie House, near Musselburgh;1 the next morning he returned to Duddingston, and entering the capital, was received with the acclamations of the populace, and all the honours which

["Charles remained on the field of battle till midnight, giving orders for the relief of the wounded of both armies, for the disposal of his prisoners, and preserving, from temper, or from judgment, every appearance of moderation and humanity."-HOME, c. 6.]

"["The Highlanders by whom the Prince was surrounded, in VOL. XXVI.

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the official authorities could render. Several proclamations were issued upon his arrival, all of them adapted to influence the popular mind.

He prohibited all rejoicings for the victory, assigning for his reason the loss which had been sustained by his father's misguided subjects. The clergy of Edinburgh were, by another edict, exhorted to resume the exercise of their religious functions, and assured of the Prince's protection. This venerable body sent a deputation to know whether they would be permitted, in the course of divine service, to offer up their prayers for King George. It was answered, on the part of the Chevalier, that to grant the request would be in so far to give the lie to those family pretensions for the assertion of which he was in arms; but that, notwithstanding, he would give them his royal assurance that they should not be called to account for any imprudent language which they might use in the pulpit. The ministers of Edinburgh seem to have doubted the guarantee, as none of them resumed his charge excepting the Rev. Mr MacVicar, minister of the West Church, who regularly officiated there, under the protection of the

the license and extravagance of this joyful moment, fired their pieces repeatedly, and one of these having been accidentally loaded with ball, the bullet grazed a young lady's temple, as she waved her handkerchief from a balcony-Miss Nairne, a lady with whom the author had the pleasure of being acquainted. Thank God,' said she, the instant she recovered, that the accident happened to me, whose principles are known. Had it befallen a Whig, they would have said it was done on purpose.'"-Waverley, vol. ii. p. 202.]

guns of the Castle. A number of the Highland officers, as well as the citizens, attended on Mr Mac Vicar's ministry,' in the course of which he not only prayed for King George, but stoutly asserted his right to the throne. This was represented to Charles Edward by some of his followers, as a piece of unjustifiable insolence, deserving of punishment; but the Prince wisely replied, that the man was an honest fool, and that he would not have him disturbed. I do not know if it was out of gratitude for this immunity, but Mr Mac Vicar, on the following Sunday, added to his prayers in behalf of King George, a petition in favour of the Chevalier, which was worded thus :-" As to this young person who has come among us seeking an earthly crown, do THOU, in thy merciful favour, give him a heavenly one."

A good deal of inconvenience had arisen in consequence of the banking companies having retreated into the castle, carrying with them the specie which supplied the currency of the country. A third proclamation was issued, inviting these establishments to return to the town, and resume the ordinary course of their business; but, like the clergy, the bankers refused to listen to the invitation. They, as well as the clergy, did not probably place much confidence in the security offered.2

'[The monument of this reverend clergyman in the West Churchyard, bears that "he died in January 1747, in the 75th year of his age, and 47th of his ministry, whereof in the parish 40 years." He was grandfather of the late Neil Mac Vicar, Esq. Lord Provost of Edinburgh, in 1802-4.]

2 ["The Chevalier also sent circular letters to the magistrates