“The Laird o Drum”

Description

The Laird o Drum, instead of wooing a noble lady, chooses to court a poor working girl. All his relatives oppose this, but he notes that the girl is willing to work; instead of costing him money (as his previous wife did), she will help him earn it

Notes

Bodleian, 2806 c.11(7), "The Laird o' Drum" ("The laird o' Drum is a hunting gane"), unknown, n.d. could not be downloaded and verified. - BS

Historical references

• 1665-1710 - Life of Margaret Coutts, second wife of Alexander Irvine of Drum (previously married, in 1643, to Mary Gordon of Huntley. Drum died in 1687)

Recordings

• Lucy Stewart, "The Laird o' Drum" (on FSBBAL2) (on LStewart1)

References

1. Child 236, "The Laird o Drum" (6 texts)
2. Bronson 36, "The Laird o Drum" (26 versions+1 in addenda)
3. Dixon VIII, pp. 53-56, "The Laird o' Drum" (1 text)
4. BarryEckstormSmyth pp. 300-303, "The Laird of Drum" (1 text with variants, 1 tune) {Bronson's #26}
5. Creighton-Maritime, p. 28, "The Laird O'Drum" (1 text, 1 tune)
6. Ford-Vagabond, pp. 4-9, "The Laird o' Drum" (1 text, 1 tune) {Bronson's #1}
7. DT 236, LAIRDDRM*
8. Roud #247
9. BI, C236