“The Lambton Worm”
Description
Young Lambton catches a fish of an unknown kind. Wanting to know what it is, he puts it down a well, then sets off for the Crusades. The fish grows into a serpent that leaves the well and does great damage. The lord comes home and kills the creature
Notes
Reputed to be about a Northumbrian lord's attempt to raise taxes. I know of no hard evidence of this. - RBW
References
- PBB 104, "The Lambton Worm" (1 text)
- DT, LAMDWORM
- Roud #2337
- BI, PBB104