“Alison and Willie”
Description
Alison invites Willie to her wedding. He will not come except as the groom. She tells him that if he leaves, she will ignore him forever. He sets out slowly and sadly, sees an omen, and dies for love. A letter arrives, halting the wedding. Alison too dies
References
- Child 256, "Alison and Willie" (1 text, 1 tune) {Bronson's [#1]}
- Bronson 256, "Alison and Willie" (1 version)
- Leach, pp. 625-626, "Alison and Willie" (1 text)
- Roud #245
- BI, C256