Question

why is the poet proud of his native land​

Answer 1

The poet Walter Scott underlines the feelings of patriotism and belonging to one's country and comments that anyone who has not felt proud about his country and called it 'his native land' is a man with a dead soul. Such a person must be marked well. His titles, riches, and achievements never find their mention in the history and his actions being driven by selfish motives, would live a futile life 'doubly dying' without any honor and dignity.