XXXVIII. The Cauld Lad Of Hilton
Source.—Henderson's Folk−Lore of Northern Counties, 2nd edition, published by the Folk−Lore Society, pp. 266−7. I have written the introductory paragraph so as to convey some information about Brownies, Bogles, and Redcaps, for which Henderson, l.c., 246− 53, is my authority. Mr. Batten's portrait renders this somewhat superfluous.
Parallels.—The Grimms' “Elves” (No. 39) behave in like manner on being rewarded for their services. Milton's “lubbar−fiend” in L'Allegro has all the characteristics of a Brownie.
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