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MacQuien, Christina, c1797-1883 (or MacQueen | domestic servant | Fernilea | Isle of Skye)

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Story under the heading 'Ur-Sgeulan' entitled 'An t-Iarla Og', c1862

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW112/10
Scope and Contents Story under the heading 'Ur-Sgeulan' entitled 'An t-Iarla Og' [The Young Earl] collected from Caristiane Nic Cuiean [Christina MacQuien or MacQueen] Fearann-an -letha [Fearann an Leagha/Fernilea, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach/Isle of Skye]. The story tells how a young earl hears a voice calling him in the middle of the night telling him that his wife is giving birth and that he should get up. This happens three times and on the third occasion he some up. As it is dark it is some time until he sees...
Dates: c1862

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