That's Finlander's version I used Roxburghe/Deming and then changed some text- I forgot to change that line:
This is what I have so far:
In Gosport of Late
1 In Gosport of late a fair damsel did dwell, For wit and for beauty few could her excel; A young man did court her to be his dear, And he by his trade was a ship-carpenter.
2 With blushes more sweet than roses in June. She says, "My dear William for To wed I'm too young. Young men they are fickle I see very plain, When a maiden proves kindness they quickly disdain."
3. Oh, my charming sweet molly how dare you say so, For your beauty's the heaven to which I would go; And if I find channel my ship for to steer, I then would cast anchor and stay with my dear."
8 And he promised to meet her next morning at light; But he says, "My dear Molly are we married be, We must go visit some friends for to see."
9. He led her through hills and through valleys so deep Till at length this young damsel began for to weep; She says, "My dear William you have led me astray, In hopes of my innocent life to betray."
10 "Oh, yes you have guessed right on earth don't you see, For all the last night I was digging your grave"; A grave and a spade lying near she did see, Which made this young damsel to weep bitterly.
11 When poor ruined Molly did hear him say so, The tears from her eyes like a fountain did flow; Saying, "Treacherous William the worst of mankind, Is this the bride's bed I expected to find."
12 "Oh, pity my infant and spare me my life, Let me live in my shame since I can't be your wife; And don't take my life lest my soul you betray, And you to perdition would be hurried away.
13 With hands white as lilies in sorrow she wrung, Imploring for mercy saying, "What have I done; To you dearest William so comely and fair, Can you murder your true love that loved you so dear."
14 He says, "There's no time for disputing to stand," And he instantly taking a knife in his hand; He pierced her fair
17 Being merry with liquor, he ran to embrace, Transported with joy yet beholding her face; And to his amazement soon vanished away, Which he ran and told the captain without more delay.
18. The Captain soon summoned his jolly ship's crew, Saying, "I fear my brave fellows that some one of you; Has murdered a damsel ere' he came away, Whose innocent ghost now haunts him on sea.
19 "Whoever he be if the truth he confess, We will land him upon the first island we meet; But whoever he be if the truth he denies, He will be hung up on the yard's arm so high."
20 William in horror he fell on his knees, Saying, "Poor injured ghost thy forgiveness I crave"; Saying. "Poor injured ghost thy forgiveness I crave. For soon I shall follow thee down to the grave."
I'll do the rest soon - where did Findlater get her version?