Mudcat Café message #3917895

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Thread #163826 Message #3917895
Posted By: Steve Gardham
17-Apr-18 - 10:42 AM
Thread Name: Origins: James Madison Carpenter- Child Ballads 2
Subject: RE: Origins: James Madison Carpenter- Child Ballads 2

Yes the parrot/maid cross-over for 'Polly' seems to be quite common. I think the girl was called Polly first but probably neither in the original.