“Mrs. Greig of Sandlaw”
Description
"Twas at a certain firm toon... A braw goodwife ca'd Mrs. Greig Her servant girlies kept in order." After Greig foils many attempts to sneak in a man, the girls create a straw man, which Grieg "slays" with a cudgel. They hope she has learned her lesson
References
- Ord, pp. 247-248, "Mrs. Greig of S--" (1 text)
- Roud #5161
- BI, Ord247