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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

John Home 1724-1808 John Bartlett

 
1
    In the first days
Of my distracting grief, I found myself
As women wish to be who love their lords.
          Douglas. Act i. Sc. 1.
2
    I ’ll woo her as the lion wooes his brides.
          Douglas. Act i. Sc. 1.
3
    My name is Norval; on the Grampian hills
My father feeds his flocks; a frugal swain,
Whose constant cares were to increase his store,
And keep his only son, myself, at home.
          Douglas. Act ii. Sc. 1.
4
    A rude and boisterous captain of the sea.
          Douglas. Act iv. Sc. 1.
5
    Like Douglas conquer, or like Douglas die.
          Douglas. Act v. Sc. 1.