Sleeve Notes:
In Hoggs Jacobite Reliques Highland Harry is mentioned as a
popular song and air. The first three verses are by Robert Burns
based on an old song, the other two are added by SutherIand.
The Earl of Moray
On February 7th 1592 the Earl of Moray was cruelly killed by
the Earl of Huntley at Dunibrissle in Fife to satisfy King James
VIs jealousy of Moray, whom the Queen, more rashly than wisely
had commended in the Kings hearing with too many epithets of a
proper and gallant man (Sir James Balfours History Of
Scotland).
Cam Ye Oer Frae France
is one of many bitter satirical songs composed
by the Jacobites a bout the court of George I or Geordie Whelps
(Guelph). The goose referred to is Madame Schulenberg, Duchess
of Kendal, Geordies mistress, and the linkin blad was the
Count Konigsmark. The only other identifiable name is Bobbin
John presumed to be the Earl of Mar, Commander In Chief of the
English army in Scotland.
Highland Widows Lament—A
well known and popular song (Hogg). In a troubled history the
Highlands have known many ladies violently widowed and Lorna
acknowledges this by omitting in this version all references to
Charlie and the Jacobite cause. The tune is Gaelic.