The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #160772   Message #3816003
Posted By: Steve Gardham
22-Oct-16 - 03:27 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Berkshire Tragedy: Who done it?
Subject: RE: Origins: Berkshire Tragedy: Who done it?
Richie
It looks like this stanza has been affected by the many 'Distressed Maid/Lily-white Hand' versions Roud 564.

Again the candle bed stanza has also been affected by 'Rosemary lane' Roud 269. This is where the wrapping the handkerchief comes from.

I'd better add (IMHO)