“The Holy Nunnery”
Description
Willie's parents vow that he shall not marry Annie. Told of this, Annie vows to become a nun and never kiss a man again. After seven years, Willie can bear no more; he dresses as a woman and goes to see Annie in the nunnery. She will not break her vow
References
- Child 303, "The Holy Nunnery" (1 text)
- Leach, pp. 686-689, "The Holy Nunnery" (1 text)
- Roud #3886
- BI, C303