Hi,

I'll add the rest and email copies to those who want them, "spier" is probably right, and there were several other questionable spots. It was late around 2 pm when I wrote it, after a long day.

Does anyone know the approximate date? I'd say c. 1820 since he gave Motherwell a copy and perhaps Motherwell shared his version (Child C) which may have been used in this ballad, who knows? Child said Motherwell had Buchan's Bonny Barbra Allan in his MS as well.

Steve- evidently this is from the Harvard Library and I want to thank them for the quick turn around and for supplying the text for us - gratis.

Richie