“Herd Laddie's Lament”
Description
"A wee laddie sat wi' the tear in his e'e," and complains of his life: His feet are sore, wrapped in unrepairable shoes; he has no money for a new pair. His clothes are just as bad, he is hungry and worked too hard. He wishes for a better master
References
- Ord, p. 274, "The Herd Laddie's Lament" (1 text)
- Roud #5596
- BI, Ord274