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  And still they row'd admist the roar Of waters fast prevailing............... : Lord Ullin reach'd that fatal shore............., His wrath was changed to wailing. (a) What does 'water fast prevailing' mean? (b) Why is the shore said to be fatal? (c) Why does Lord Ullin's wrath change into wailing on seeing his daughter?

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                  (a) The line means that the sea was raging, the waves rose higher and higher. Lord Ullin's daughter and the Chieftain were trapped in the stormy sea. (b) The shore of Lochgyle deserves to be called the fatal shore for many reasons. It was fatal because it was destiny that decided the fate of a love affair. It was here that two lovers drowned along with the benevolent boatman, Again, it was here the wrathful Lord Ullin's fury and stubbornness died. (c) Lord Ullin's wrath changed into wailing due to love and affection for his daughter. His daughter was streching her arm towards him for aid but he was unable to help or save his daughter.