OLD LAD

Marsh folk never said the devil’s name. Old Lad, Old Sam, Old Nick—these were a few common options, anything but the real thing to keep him at a distance.

I kinda think it makes him sound a bit more approachable? As if he’s some guy you know from the pub.

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