“Carries and Kye (Courting Among the Kye)”

Description

The singer hears a lad and lass talking. He is courting her; she tries to hold him back, pointing out that she is still young and that she has no dowry. She offers to introduce him to another. He says he wants none but her; they marry.

References

  1. Ord, pp. 37-39, "Courting Among the Kye" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #3785
  3. BI, Ord037

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1930 (Ord)
Found in: Britain(Scotland)