Or:

Earl Richard's out on the razzle and shows up at the floozie's house.

Oh light, o light Earl Richard she says, oh light and stay the night,
We shall have cheer with charcoal clear and candles burning bright.
Well I will not light, I cannot light
I cannot light at all
For a fairer maiden than ten of you is waiting at Richard Hall.

i.e.

Floozie: You coming in then?

ER: Nah, I'm going home to the wife.

So. If the floozie hadn't done the deed, CR probably would.
Quite a simple tale of everyday country intrigue.