“Prince Heathen”
Description
Prince Heathen takes a girl against her will. He rapes her and offers her extreme cruelty, all to break her will. She never yields. At last her babe is born. After further abuse, bringing her close to death, her spirit fails; at last he acts human
References
- Child 104, "Prince Heathen" (2 texts)
- DT 104, PRINHEAT
- Roud #3336
- BI, C104