Thomas the Rhymer and the Queen of Elfland: A Scottish Border Folktale
In the quiet countryside of the Scottish Borders, where low hills rolled gently into mist and ancient paths threaded through heather and grass, there lived a man named Thomas of Ercildoune. He was a poet by trade and by nature, known among his neighbors for his sharp tongue, clever verses, and deep love of song. In village gatherings and beside
