The Chief who has routed the Sassenach crew,

The lord of Ben Nevis, Glenbogle, Glenbristle,

Strathdiddle, Strathdun, Loch Hoch and Loch Hoo.”

“You couldn’t write a poem like that, Alan,” said Myrtle.

“No, I couldn’t,” Alan agreed.

“Marvellous, isn’t it?” Ben Nevis glowed. “I simply don’t know how it’s done. I don’t really.”

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