“Henry and Nancy”
Description
Henry courts Nancy. Her parents lock her in their castle. Nancy writes Henry a letter. He dreams of her and wakes to find her letter. He goes to the castle, kills her, and kills himself. Her parents blame themselves. Nancy's ghost blames her mother.
References
- Peacock, pp. 675-676, "Henry and Nancy" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #9943
- BI, Pea675