Cath-Loda by James Macpherson — Read

Argument. Ossian, after some general reflections, describes Hie situation of Fingal, and the position of the army of Lochlin. -- The conversation of Starno and Swaran. -- The episode of Corman-trunar and Foina-bragal. -- Starno, from his own example, recommends to Swaran to surprise Fingal, who had retired alone to a neighboring hill. Upon Swaran's refusal, Starno undertakes the enterprise himself, is overcome and taken prisoner by Fingal. He is dismissed, after a severe reprimand for his cruelty.

Whence is the stream of years? Whither do they roll along? Where have they hid, in mist, their many colored sides.