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15. In the copy obtained by the Editor, the word "ritted" did not occur, instead of which the word "stabbed" was used. The "nut-brown sword" was also changed into "a little small sword." Motherwell.

96. Buchan's version furnishes the necessary explanation of Young Johnstone's apparent cruelty:—

"Ohon, alas, my lady gay,

To come sae hastilié!

I thought it was my deadly foe,

Ye had trysted in to me."