The Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire Transcribed from Private Manuscripts, Rare Broadsides, and Scarce Publications; with Notes and a Glossary

Soon after the knight took this maiden away, And with her did ride, till they came to the sea; Then looking on her with anger and spite, He spoke to the virgin, and bid her alight.

In famous York city a farmer did dwell, Who was belov'd by his neighbours full well; He had a good wife that was virtuous and fair, And by her he had a child every year.

The fisherman he was one time at an inn, And several gentlemen drinking with him; The wife sent this girl to call the good man home; But when she did into the drinking room come,