A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature/Wardlaw, Elizabeth, Lady

by John William Cousin

Wardlaw, Elizabeth, Lady (1677-1727). Poetess, dau. of Sir Charles Halkett of Pitfirrane, and wife of Sir Henry Wardlaw of Pitreavie, is believed to have written the pseudo-ancient ballad of "Hardyknute." The ballad of "Sir Patrick Spens" and others have also, but doubtfully, been attributed to her.