“Burd Isabel and Earl Patrick”
Description
Patrick promises to marry Isabel if the child she bears is a son. He delays until his parents died, then delays further and prepares to noblewoman. (His wife) wishes to see his son; Isabell will not give him up, and curses Patrick. The curse takes effect
References
- Child 257, "Burd Isabel and Earl Patrick" (3 texts)
- Bronson 257, "Burd Isabel and Earl Patrick" (1 version)
- Leach, pp. 626-629, "Burd Ellen and Earl Patrick" (1 text)
- Roud #107
- BI, C257