Thomas Learmont, of Ercildoune, a Scotchman, in the reign of
Alexander III., and contemporary with Wallace. He is also called Thomas
of Ercildoune. Sir Walter Scott calls him the “Merlin of Scotland.” He
was magician, prophet, and poet, and is to return again to earth at
some future time when
Shrove Tuesday and Good Friday change places.
Care must be taken not to confound “Thomas the Rhymer” with Thomas
Rymer, the historiographer and compiler of the Foedera.
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