of Scott's ballad. That this is so, and that, later,
Satchells is again reminiscent of a ballad, is no improbable opinion.
In the ballad (iii.-viii.) we learn how Willie is brought a prisoner
across Liddel to Carlisle; we have his altercation with Lord Scrope,
and the arrival of the news at Branksome, where Buccleuch is at table.
Satchells also gives the altercation. In both versions Willie promises
to "take his leave" of Scrope before he quits the Castle.
In Scott's ballad (Scrope speaks) (stanza vi.).
Before ye cross my castle yate,
I trow ye shall take fareweel o' me.
Willie replies -
I never yet lodged in a hostelrie,
But I paid my lawing before I gaed.
In Satchells, Lord Scrope says -
"Before thou goest away thou must
Even take thy leave of me?"
"By the cross of my sword," says Willie then,
"I'll take my leave of thee."
Now, had Scott been pirating Satchells, I think he would have kept "By
the cross of my sword," which is picturesque and probable, Willie being
no good Presbyterian.
Pages:
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183