Now in this black morass, our hearts are sad.’”
Chufil-Filyushka. Both these names are adaptations of the Greek Θεόφιλος.
The Crystal Apple and the Silver Saucer
There is a strong Celtic flavour about this episode. Cf. The Twa Sisters o’ Binnorie.
Ho’s ta’en three locks o’ her yellow hair
(Binnorie, oh Binnorie),
And wi’ them strung his harp sae rare
By the bonny mill-dams of Binnorie.
And sune the harp sang loud and clear
(Binnorie, oh Binnorie),