“Courtin' in the Stable (The Workin' Steer)”
Description
Jock sets out to meet Kate by the gate of the farm where she works. She being late, and he being drunk, he mistakes a steer for his girl and sets out to kiss her. He thinks she has turned to a steer, but she arrives to correct him; eventually they wed
Cross references
- cf. "Doran's Ass" [Laws Q19] (plot)
- cf. "Jock Gheddes and the Soo" (plot)
References
- Ord, pp. 227-228, "Courtin' in the Stable" (1 text)
- Roud #3793
- BI, Ord227