“Bannocks o' Barley Meal”
Description
(Donald) tells of "when he was a soldier wi' Geordie the Third," and boasts of the skill of Scottish soldiers; "when put to their mettle they're ne'er kent to fail" when given "well-buttered bannocks o' barley meal." He illustrates his point from history
References
- Ford-Vagabond, pp. 142-144, "Bannocks o' Barley Meal" (1 text)
- Roud #5653
- BI, FVS142