Scenes from the life of Jamie Fleeman (circa 1713-78)
The greatest of Scottish simpletons and the last of the family fools
Compiled from contemporary records by Helen Campbell
Adapted by Arthur Black
Jamie's story is told in a series of dramatic scenes introduced by his contemporaries, including the Rev. William May , who taught him at school ; General Scott, who met his lovely wife for the first time in Jamie's company ; the Factor at Waterton ; the Laird of Udny ; and Jamie Tarn , a rival fool.