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No. 2. Alto Solo (An Aged Woman of the people). Know ye not a deed so daring Dooms us all to die despairing? Know ye not, it is forbidden By the edicts of our foemen? Know ye, spies and snares are hidden Por the sinners called “ the heathen ” ? On their ramparts they will slaughter Mother, father, son, and daughter! If detected, Naught but death can be expected. Chorus of Women On their ramparts they will slaughter Mother, father, son and daughter! They oppress us, They distress us! If detected, Naught but death can be expected. No. 3. Baritone Solo (Druid Priest) and Chorus of Druids. The man who flies Our sacrifice, Deserves the tyrant’s tether. The woods are free ! Disbranch the tree, And pile the stems together! In yonder shades, Till daylight fades, We shall not be detected; Our trusty guards shall tarry here, And ye will be protected. With courage conquer slavish fear; Show duty’s claim respected! Baritone Solo Disperse, disperse, ye gallant men! No. 4. Chorus of Druid Guards. Disperse, disperse, ye gallant men, Secure the passes round the glen! In silence there protect them, Whose duties here direct them. No. 5. Bass Solo (A Druid Guard). Should our Christian foes assail us, Aid a scheme that may avail us! Feigning demons, whom they fable, We will scare the bigot rabble! Bass Solo and Chorus Come with torches brightly flashing, Rush along with billets clashing, Through the nightgloom lead and follow, In and out each rocky hollow. Owls and ravens, Howl with us, and scare the cravens!
