National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-12-26
DUNDAS PY0R.
NJ CLAUDE DE HAVEN.

You imagine am to tell you of q
great man, perhaps learned statesman,
who by strategem or legislation, placed
his name far upon the roll Of history,
blessed by the gratitude of coming gen
frdti3ns; or, you may think | am to re-
count the daring deeds of a brave gener-
al wounded A his country's cause, 3
landmark of heroism and the nations
glory; or, OF a beautiful lake on whose
surface glides fairy boats to the tune Of
"the light guitar
Nothing Of the sort no imagery,
o inspiration from dreamland, no It'd
ings from elysician fields that tells of
angel voices tuned with harps Of gold
en- strings,
" But of sweet little cot
That is sheltered by trees,
Just four miles from " Kinkerdeene
ONell IN the lowlauds of Scotland.
Not even hamlet, or as we in this coun-
try would term il "villa." but in the ex-
'reme northern part of the parish of
hUkerdeene stands the humble cot of
Dundas Pyor," old, and lame, and
gray, formerly a highland piper of great
4"h AI tDtilAAIoll, WIZ NNH tNtt w Dt
ound atthe festivals of the Caledonians,
in former years, and sheep herder of
responsibility.
Dundas Pyor was known for his
sweet music on the pipes and the lively
tunes heplayed. Often would the rever-
beration of his. pipes sound tire the
hills in softened melody and watt the
The familiar airs of Scotland to the cot
tagc of the Shepherd in mingled strains
ofioy and patriotism. Then would his
stately form tower above the rocks, with
crook in hand, and herd the lambkins to
their fold, maiestically would let the
ravens plume upon his bonnet of gray
IN striking contrast with his kilt of
plaid, while his searching tho peaceful
ewes would explore the hillside for
missing member of his flock.
Duudas Pyor was loved by all who
Know him; the cottages of all the high
landers were ever open and welcome to
nm, each vieing to show him hospital
ty, and make HIM feel at home, for he
was OF good blood, the blood of the pa
mot, ever honored and respected by
all, IN all nations. His blood was of
the Scotts," and Wallace" ever
loved by all true Scotchmen, whose
mention electrifies a thrill of earnest
manhood, and warns the blood to fever
heat. But Dundas Pyor was not to
i,i7e and die among his highland friends,
ne had wandered to the "lowlands.
bordering on the "shire" of Aber-
ueen, and there beheld beauteous las
Ae whose like he never had gazed upon
o,lore. Then was the big noble heart
oi Dundas Pyor infamed with an emo
Hoh experienced once i'll lifetime. For
rove will come to all. Say what you
may, no matter how degraded and
warped the intellect, no matter what
opposition obscures the surface of
VI nan or woman's breast, the little |
C1pld will shy in and leave its mark
Vnere least expected.
ana so 1T was with Dundas Pyor,
al'hough his life had been a good one, !
never by thought or deed wronging his |
.tlioW-men, and never dreaming of one |
10 70 I' ye. Scotland, thank Heaven,i is not
AN, .he america in the ways of "love;" its
,,uoleet5 know no divorces, no free
,ovtlsm, no Chicago, but with plighted |
lo"s, hand in hand. do the sworn in
N'rf' ~ 1--we their long lives together.
7, .Dntessle McGrath was the pride of
.hlInlkaerdeene, for whom many a pre-
.ehtous laddie had written about in
81 sung and epistle, but as yet had failed
W attain the desired object, 4. c., to
,ls. make an impression, for which we all
nfyriVe, and sacrifice love, home and
"I,Ven for its fulfillment.
u Dut the spring had come, bringing
,ne thistle and rose in its gilded nest of
si.eeh, with its warm, bright sun, clear
na nAy' and pure air, which no country on
,le lace of the' earth can surpass; not
oa' wen the glories of the Italian sunset
san .a. compare with the peaceful halo
grounding the drapery of Scotland's
stL' atl.lS' with the gorgeous sunlight
ffoiie;aning through the tesselated
ioLee, iioLLiaee, resting its calcium silver on
AM aAes and woodlands, gliding its rocks
.u rivers with an eternal blaze of
tta'.ral loneliness, whose shadows cast
c,,it:lc forms on the unbroken sod or
LsnI L''IVated flower spots, marked by the
ru NJ OF energy and beauty.
az g9qndas Pyor saw all this loveliness,
alu a. Bessie McGrath, as a sweet picture
,or snaed frame. His stout heart was
neo; the sympathy be had bestowed