It was received with applause, but did not produce the effect of his first poem.

It was obvious, however, that the clan regarded the generosity of their Chieftain with high approbation.

Many approved Gaelic toasts were then proposed, of some of which the Chieftain gave his guest the following versions:-- 'To him that will not turn his back on friend or foe.' 'To him that never forsook a comrade.' 'To him that never bought or sold justice.' 'Hospitality to the exile, and broken bones to the tyrant.' 'The lads with the kilts.' 'Highlanders, shoulder to shoulder,'-- with many other pithy sentiments of the like nature.
Edward was particularly solicitous to know the meaning of that song which appeared to produce such effect upon the passions of the company, and hinted his curiosity to his host.

'As I observe,' said the Chieftain, 'that you have passed the bottle during the last three rounds, I was about to propose to you to retire to my sister's tea-table, who can explain these things to you better than I can.

Although I cannot stint my clan in the usual current of their festivity, yet I neither am addicted myself to exceed in its amount, nor do I,' added he, smiling, 'keep a Bear to devour the intellects of such as can make good use of them.' Edward readily assented to this proposal, and the Chieftain, saying a few words to those around him, left the table, followed by Waverley.