20/137 The fact was told me by Walter Scott. [XIII.] See the various Poems the scene of which is laid upon the banks of the Yarrow; in particular the exquisite Ballad of Hamilton beginning 'Busk ye, busk ye, my bonnie, bonnie Bride, Busk ye, busk ye, my winsome Marrow.' 250. _The Matron of Jedborough [Jedburgh] and her Husband_. [XV.] At Jedborough, my companion and I went into private lodgings for a few days; and the following Verses were called forth by the character and domestic situation of our Hostess. |