The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #163826   Message #3922188
Posted By: Steve Gardham
04-May-18 - 04:33 PM
Thread Name: Origins: James Madison Carpenter- Child Ballads 2
Subject: RE: Origins: James Madison Carpenter- Child Ballads 2
Thanks, Jon

I have taken the liberty of rationalising a few parts to improve the sense and scansion, but I've tried to keep it to a minimum. Like some of the NC versions Richie has posted it follows the 'Lord Lovel' burlesque pattern so each stanza needs the triple on the last word and repeat of last line as in st 1. Most of the NC versions seem to only double the last word but the effect is similar.

I'll type it up in Word first as I don't want to risk losing it and having to redo it.