The legendary brownie of Scotland was a remarkable creature. More than willing to toil nightly in barn and in kitchen for those who were fond of him, he quickly took offense if crassly offered a bribe for his labors of love. In this modern tale, the author tells of a brownie named Angus, who had served his family faithfully for hundreds of years, and how he ran away when presented with a rich gift from his greedy new master.

From Scandinavian and Northern European folklore.