Make yourself as small as possible, almost invisible, keep very quiet while you search and if you are very lucky, you will be rewarded. You may see something move in the shadows. At first you may think it was a wild animal, a mouse perhaps? Keep very still (for the Little People usually know when any mortal is about); you may be lucky enough to see Baldmoney.
As far as I know, Baldmoney and his brothers are the last gnomes on the Wirral. He will, rather surprisingly, look just like the pictures of gnomes in fairy books; even to the pointed hat and long beard.
Let me know if you meet Baldmoney, but keep his whereabouts secret, sign your name on the parchment he carries and hopefully during the future you may be introduced to his brothers.
Note:
If anyone asks what you are looking for, tell him or her you are searching for Baldmoney. Or, Meum athamanticum which is a highly aromatic perennial plant, found in only a few localities in N. England and N. Wales although a little more plentiful in Scotland. Mention to the curious that it can be eaten as a root vegetable. The delicate, feathery foliage can be used as a condiment and in the preparation of a wide variety of home remedies. Baldmoney is said to be derived from the name of the Scandinavian god Baldr.
Never admit to looking for “Little People, Goblins, Gnomes or Fairies.
Bye for now
WGS
Additional Information
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