+The Text+ is taken from Buchan's _Ballads of the North of Scotland_. It
consists largely of familiar fragments. Stanzas 9-11 can be found in
_The Grey Cock_.
+The Story+ is a trivial piece in Buchan's usual style; but the smiling
ghost, which is female (17.1), is a delightful novelty. She assumes the
position of guardian of Willie's morals, then tears him in pieces, and
hangs a piece on every seat in the church, and his head over Meggie's
pew!