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The Seamaiden

The sea-maiden’s een glentit then, and she raxt intae her burblet locks and drew oot three leamin sea purls.

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The Weird of the Three Arrows

As Douglas stared in confusion, the woman let out an almighty laugh. ‘The weird is fulfilled!’

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The Gudeman of Ballengeich

And if you venture out to Raemore House, you’ll find its grounds Ha Hoose, which above the door has Arthur’s coat of arms bearing the words: A good name gives strength.

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Jock and his Mother

Who should come flying down the street on the back of a cow, but Jock? The woman burst into uncontrolled laughter at the sight, and soon she and Jock were married.

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Bonny Jane of Bothwell

There, Jane saw a shadowed figure beside a boat and almost wept with glee. Edgar! It had to be! She leapt from the horse and ran to his side, but when she got there she did not recognise the man before her.

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