Edward- Laing 1829; Child C
[Child version C is a fragment from the manuscript of Alexander Laing of Newburgh-upon-Tay, dated 1829, p. 25]
Edward- Child Version C
Manuscript of Alexander Laing, 1829, p. 25.
1. 'O what did the fray begin about?
My son, come tell to me:'
'It began about the breaking o the bonny hazel wand,
And a penny wad hae bought the tree.'