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The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 2 of 2

Chapter 22: LEPER THE TAYLOR.
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A volume gathers short chapbook tales, songs, ballads, and comic sketches rendered in Scots vernacular that depict courtships, domestic quarrels, funerals, practical jokes, and mock-sermons. Its pieces alternate dialogue-driven episodes and lyrical or satirical interludes, showcasing local customs, superstitions, gossip, and the foibles of everyday folk. Interspersed are parodic catechisms, epitaphs, and humorous wills, with a glossary to aid readers; the tone ranges from bawdy humour to affectionate caricature of small‑town life.

LEPER THE TAYLOR.


[The following pages contain a reprint of a chap-book which had a long run of popularity. The edition followed bears this on the title-page:—‘Fun upon Fun: or, the Comical Merry Tricks of Leper the Taylor. Stirling: Printed and sold by C. Randall, MDCCXCIX.’ It consists of 16 pp., and each of the two parts has a title-page.]