E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Bettina.
A mascotte who always brought good luck wherever she went. Though a mere peasant, she is taken to the Prince of Piombino’s palace of Laurent, to avert his ill-luck; but by marrying Pippo (a shepherd) she loses her gift. However, the prince is reminded that the children of a mascotte are hereditary mascottes, and makes Bettna promise that her first child shall be adopted by the prince. (See MASCOTTE.)
na promise that her first child shall be adopted by the prince. (See M
