Sir Walter Scott

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

And let our barks across the pathless flood
Hold different courses.

And let our barks across the pathless flood
Hold different courses.

High minds, of native pride and force,
Most deeply feel thy pangs, Remorse;
Fear, for their scourge, read more

High minds, of native pride and force,
Most deeply feel thy pangs, Remorse;
Fear, for their scourge, means villains have,
Thou art the torturer of the brave!

I cannot tell how the truth may be;
I say the tale as 'twas said to me.

I cannot tell how the truth may be;
I say the tale as 'twas said to me.