“Christopher White”
Description
A lady, mourning Christopher White's banishment, is wooed by the singer. She warns "If I prove false to Christopher White, Merchant, I cannot be true to thee," -- but marries him. While he is away she sends for Christopher; they go off, taking much wealth
References
- Child 108, "Christopher White" (1 text)
- BBI, ZN2, "Abroad as I was walking, all by the Park-side"
- Roud #3974
- BI, C108