Question

Why does the poet call the girl's songs 'the plaintive mumber' ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) ‘The plaintive numbers’ refer to, the highland gtrl’s

b) The poet uses the word ‘perhaps’ here because he doesnofknow her language.

c) The poet is talking about the music of the maiden’s song in these lines.

d)The music mesmerizes the poet and he stops to listen to it. He carries the memories of the

song in his heart long after he moves away from the scene.

e)The poet carries the music as a cherished memory in his heart.