MacPhail, Malcolm, Rev, 1837-1906 (minister | Kilmartin | Argyllshire)
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Poem about the burial of a greedy factor, 1874 and 1891
Poem recited by John Moireson [John Morison] of Bragar [Eilean Leòdhais /Isle of Lewis] about a 'voracious' factor, who had died from choking on food, as his grave was filled in. The poem begins 'Cuiribh air! Cuiribh air!' and the English version given begins 'Heap on him! heap on him!'. It is composed of four lines in each version