The thistle is said to have boon adopter! ns the emblem of Scotland by Kins Achaius in tliß year SO!). When the? Danes were attacking the Scots camp at night their advance guard struck a dump of thistles. The Danes being farefoot, their feet were pierced by the prickly plant, ami-several cried out, giving opportune warning of their attack.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20334, 16 February 1928, Page 5
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