“Jock Scott”
Description
Jock recalls the first time he saw Mary, whose beauty ensnared him. He takes a job with her father, and wins her heart. They plan to flee. Her father follows and drags her away. When they try again, he is accused of forgery. He hopes to win free
Cross references
- cf. "Henry Connors" [Laws M5] (plot)
- cf. "Erin's Lovely Home" [Laws M6] (plot)
- cf. "William Riley's Courtship [Laws M9]" (plot)
- cf. "Jock Scott" (plot)
- cf. "The Footboy" (plot)
References
- Ord, pp. 448-450, "Jock Scott" (1 text)
- Roud #5620
- BI, Ord448