Boece

It is hardly worth while to remark that this is just what Boece says he did, his death taking place in Spain on his way home.

Hector Boethius, or Boece, the old Scottish historian, combats this version of the story.

Hector Boece records a former great plenty and take of herring, which vanished for offence made against some Saint.

But the following Tales (as revised) seem to be later than 'Boece,' viz.

The earlier part is based, to a considerable extent, on the legendary history of Boece.