Malcolm, thanks for the directions.
Jim, thanks for lyrics version.
The traveller version is interesting. "Black silk jacket", rather than "coat of royal blue"; sailors are often described as wearing royal blue - I take it this was a sailors' uniform, and hence, not really identifying? Then again, "French ship" doesn't seem to fit, except if it stems from a sea-battle version.

Well, it answered my original request. Of course, each version has its weaknesses. But considering that current popular music writers see no problem in writing lyrics that are inconsistent, I maybe shouldn't demand more from folk songs. Still ...

OK, I'll try to fit it together to what makes the most sense. And of course, find out when "in the month of Spring" actually is.
Thanks,
                      Mysha.