(Q112914671)

English

witchcraft investigation of Alleson Fermor

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Alleson Fermor

Statements

He promised her amends. Devil put his hand on her shoulder and left a pain.They danced in a ring. She confessed that she fell and the Devil took her up the hand (Lacost testified about this prior to her confession!). They drank ale and wine that they stole. Meeting around the broadstones at Gallowhop, asked for amends for a man who stole meal. Wanted amends on the English because they took her to the grange and left her there. Devil couldn't help because they were no longer in Scotland. [so did the Devil only have power in Scotland?] (English)

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