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

Chapter 30: THE COMICAL SAYINGS OF PADY FROM CORK.

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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.

THE COMICAL SAYINGS OF PADY FROM CORK.

[The text here followed is that of an edition in the possession of Matthew Shields, Esq. The full title is:—‘The Comical Sayings of Pady from Cork, with his coat button’d behind. Being an Elegant Conference between English Tom and Irish Teague: With Pady’s Catechism, his Opinion of Purgatory, the State of the dead; and his Supplication when a Mountain Sailor. To which is added, a Creed for all Romish Believers. In all its parts, carefully corrected. Glasgow, Printed by J. & M. Robertson, (No. 18.) Saltmarket, 1807.’ It is a 24 pp. 12mo. Pady’s Catechism and petition, and the Creed, have been collated with the versions of them given in the 1777 edition of Lothian Tom. See prefatory note to that chap-book at p. 66 of the present volume, and also footnote at p. 84.]