(Q112942295)
Statements
With her sister Spaldarge, she seems to have had a vision of a headless man, which they claimed predicted the death of a man. Seen paddling in loch on Nuris Day, throwing water and erd and stane (ritual of land ownership) over her shoulders. Took fire peat from one man's house to her own house and later daughter/son (?) of the man died. Predicted the birth of a child. Did not exchange any greeting with a man who later died. Touched boy on both cheeks, later he died. (English)
Bane's association with Spaldarge seems to have condemned her although Bane herself seems to have named quite a few others.Confessed that her sister Spaldarge had taught her all her skill and witchcraft, and inducted her to the devil's service.In Issobell Richie's dittay it was claimed that Issobell had taken Bane to meetings with the devil and other witches, but no detail from Bane herself.Claimed with Issobell Richie she performed acts of malefice. Consulted as midwife to help labour pains, which were transferred to other people. Helped with calf not suckling, but later wife took ill.Cursed man after he said she would burn. He drowned.Accused of cursing a man who had argued and hit her son, Duncan Gardyne. (English)
Devil type: Animal Devil, Described as "grey stag" (English)
Devil type: Animal Devil, Described as "bird" (English)
Devil type: Animal Devil, Described as "horse" (English)