Yes, Dick, I'd even say more than a few, but Child didn't set out to include any ballads on grounds of quality, although, like you he made it obvious when he did include stuff he thought was rubbish. His intention from the off was to be as inclusive as possible, warts and all. Most of us seem to agree though that despite this he just about got everything in there that was wonderful and available to him. I don't remember any of the Bristol Tragedies being in Child but you obviously have a different edition to me.