of Devan introduced? To furnish
an example of Roderick's cruelty, so that
Fitz-James should feel justified in punishing
him. Blanche of Devan also warns Fitz-James of
Murdoch's treachery. This stanza explains the
allusions in the lesson in the _Fourth Book_,
for example: "a braid of your fair lady's
hair", and "There lies red Murdoch stark and
stiff".

What characteristics of Roderick are shown in
the canto?

1. His care for the defenceless in his clan
2. His cruelty to his enemies
3. His hospitality
4. His superstition.

What was the prophecy?

Who spills the foremost foeman's life
That party conquers in the strife.

What is the value of the prophecy in the poem?
It furnishes a reason for the eagerness of the
clansmen to take the life of the huntsman, as
the former would then "conquer in the strife".

CANTO V

The Combat

Give the main events in this canto.

1. Roderick guides Fitz-James to neutral ground
2. The combat
3. Douglas surrenders
4. The games
5. The popularity of Douglas.

What is the most striking part of this canto?
The story of the combat.

Why? It is a fine example of Scottish bravery
and chivalry.

What Scottish characteristics are found in this
canto?

1. The character of Scottish games in the city
2. The fickleness of the mob
3. The chivalrous conduct of the combatants.

CANTO VI

The Guard-room

What are the main themes in this canto?

1. The rough soldiers
2. Ellen presents the ring
3. The battle of Beal' an Duine
4. Death of Roderick
5. Ellen's request to James
6. Happiness of the Douglases and of Malcolm Graeme
7. Farewell to the Harp.

Why are the rough soldiers introduced? This
passage furnishes a good description of the
character of the soldiers, and shows the power
of Ellen's quiet dignity and modesty.

What is the value of the battle of Beal' an
Duine? It affords an opportunity to the valiant
Roderick to imagine himself in battle, so that
when death comes he does not realize that it
finds him a prisoner and his clan vanq