“The Cattie Sits in the Kiln Ring”

Description

"The cattie sat in the kiln-ring, Spinning, spinning, And by cam a little wee mousie, Running, running." Cat and mouse converse about their activities: The cat spinning a sark for its kit; the mouse cleaning and thieving. (The cat eats the mouse)

References

  1. Montgomerie-ScottishNR 195, "(The cattie sat in the kiln-ring)" (1 text)
  2. DT, CATSPIN
  3. BI, MSNR195

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1964 (Montgomerie)
Keywords: animal clothes food money