“Brown Adam”

Description

Brown Adam is a smith, banished from his kin. He builds a bower where he lives with his love. He goes hunting, returns to overhear a knight attempting to woo his love, finally threatening her life. He rescues his love, defeating the knight.

References

1. Child 98, "Brown Adam" (3 texts, 1 tune) {Bronson's #2}
2. Bronson 98, "Brown Adam" (2 versions)
3. OBB 48, "Brown Adam" (1 text)
4. DT, BRNADAM*
5. Roud #482
6. BI, C098