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 The Ballads In the following transcripts, every effort has been made to reproduce Scott’s work “as is.” We have not attempted to correct or regularize the texts, with the following exceptions: all stanzas are left aligned, and capitalization and the use of apostrophes adhere to current conventions. This editorial approach seemed unavoidable, as there are simply too many instances in the manuscripts where the compiler’s intentions are unclear. The tables of contents at the beginning of each volume are reproduced as they appear in the manuscripts. The numbers in square brackets indicate the page number in the present volume. Notes on Scott’s emendations, uncertain spellings or wording, and any other comments or instructions necessary to the proper interpretation of the manuscripts are given immediately after each text. Notes to the ballads are provided in a separate section beginning on page 225. This page intentionally left blank ...

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