A male witch got corn from an old lady by frightening her.
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1974.202.A6c
Original Tape ID
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
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good