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But still, as wilder blew the wind, And as the night grew dearer, Adown the glen rode armed men, Their trampling sounded nearer.

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Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:

But still, as wilder blew the wind,
And as the night grew dearer,
Adown the glen rode armed men,
Their trampling sounded nearer.

Paraphrase: The blowing wind grew wilder and the night grew more deserted and fearful. The armed men of Lord Ullin rode down the valley. The stamping of their horses could be heard coming nearer.

(a) How was the weather?

(b) Who were the armed men?

(c) Who were the armed horse-riders chasing?

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(a) The wind blew wilder and the night grew darker and more fearful.

(b) The armed men chasing the lovers were Lord Ullin’s men.

(c) The armed horse-riders were chasing the Scottish chieftain and his bride, Lord Ullin’s daughter.

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