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Thread #24481   Message #279930
Posted By: bflat
17-Aug-00 - 10:09 PM
Thread Name: Derivation of 'Kisses Sweeter than Wine'
Subject: RE: Derivation of 'Kisses Sweeter than Wine'
Murray,

To further confuse this topic, I found Drumion Dubh to be linked to the great Scottish clan of Graham in the 15xx's. Apparently one Hughie Graham lost his wife to the Bishop of Carlisle and in an act of revenge stole the Bishop's horse. Hughie was apprehened and the obstacle to the Bishop's happiness was removed. Whatever that may be. Perhaps the wife of Hughie had sweet kisses. The lyrics of Child Ballad #191 do not as far as I can tell suggest that,and that ballad is related to the event.

bflat