Publisher's Synopsis
The Noble Laird of Thornyburne is a book written in 1855 by Saunders and Otley. It is a Northumbrian border ballad that tells the story of a noble laird named Thornyburne. The story is divided into three fyttes, or parts. The first part introduces Thornyburne and his love interest, a beautiful maiden named Mary Scott. The two fall in love, but their happiness is short-lived when Mary's father forbids their relationship. Thornyburne is heartbroken and decides to leave his home and join the army. In the second fytte, Thornyburne becomes a skilled soldier and earns the respect of his fellow soldiers. He also gains the attention of the king, who rewards him with land and titles. Thornyburne returns home a wealthy and powerful man, hoping to win back Mary's love. The third fytte tells of Thornyburne's triumph over his enemies and his eventual reunion with Mary. The two are happily married and live out their days in peace and prosperity. Overall, The Noble Laird of Thornyburne is a classic tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Northumbrian border. It is a stirring ballad that captures the spirit of the region and the people who call it home.With Introduction And Glossary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
