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Margaret and the minister, a true tale. Hey for a lass wi' a tocher. Rest, warrior, rest. The bonnie bark.
This collection begins with a humourous song wherein a woman brings her minister a gift of some butter and chickens and is consequently invited to dine with him and his family. In her nervousness at dining with “gentle folk” betrays her as she is met…
Mary of Castle-Cary: To which are added, Roslin Ruins, Rob’s Jock, The Lass of Humber-side.
Four ballads about love and women. Some are sad or bitter, others are humorous, but none have happy endings. Mary of Castle-Cary: Two young men fight over the love of the beautiful young Mary who apparently has been kissing them both, if not more.…
Molly O'Rigge. Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit. The delights of wine. Caledonia! Native land! The warrior bard. Beadle of the parish.
A collection of songs and ballads on a variety of topics. The first is a humorous song describing the beauty (or lack of it) of the sharp-tongued Molly O’Rigge who still manages to be courted by the local tea-dealer, who she rejects, and Cornelius…
