Hi,

TY, I think it says: A -- begin "e" as in similar to Child A with the beginning of Child E. It's not specifically a Child version nor Alex Robb's version and with the corrections written in that are not from other versions it seems to be unique. The question is: Why if it's an important version-- is it not labeled or attributed? Maybe as Steve said: It's a created composite.

I'm switching to James Madison Carpenter & Child Ballads 2 (part 2) and have started the thread- very busy but I'll try and put a new ballad on every day from Carpenter Collection. Child 4 is intimidating in its scope and breadth so I'll need help,

TY everyone

Richie