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A male witch got corn from an old lady by frightening her.

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Date 26 September 1974
Track ID 76859
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1974.202.A6c

Original Tape ID

SA1974.202

Summary

A male witch got corn from an old lady by frightening her.

Henry Ahint cashed in on his reputation as a witch, one time scrounging corn [oat] sheaves for his cow from an old lady who was afraid of him. He had a reputation for being able to witch people to marry. He brandished the sheaf, asking the woman if she would like him to find her a man. She said the Lord had seen fit not to give her one and she didn't want one from Henry. She dropped her things and took off in flight. So he got his sheaves.

Item Notes

The reason for the nickname Henry Ahint is explained on the previous track on the same tape (SA1974.202).

Recording Location

County - Shetland

Parish - Dunrossness

Island - Shetland Mainland

Village/Place - Virkie

Item Location

County - Shetland

Parish - Northmaven

Island - Shetland Mainland

Language

English, Scots

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good