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rOETRY OF FLOWERS. 
GORSE. 
Emblem, —A n ger. 
Marmion bidding adibo to Douglas. 
The train from out the castle drew; 
But Marmion stopped to bid adieu ;— 
“ Though something I might plain,” he said, 
“ Of cold respect to stranger guest. 
Sent hither at your king’s behest. 
While in Tantallon’s towers I staid ; 
Part we in friendship from your land, 
And, noble Earl, receive my hand.” 
But Douglas round him drew his cloak. 
Folded his arms, and thus he spoke :— 
“ My manors, halls, and bowers, shall still 
Be open, at my sovereign’s will. 
To each one whom he lists, howe’er 
Unmeet to be the owner’s peer. 
My castles are my king’s alone. 
From turret to foundation stone,—■ 
The hand of Douglas is his own; 
And never shall in friendly grasp 
The hand of such as Marmion clasp. ” 
