“Nancy of Yarmouth (Jemmy and Nancy; The Barbadoes Lady)”
Description
Nancy's father does not want her to marry Jimmy. He is persuaded to allow them to marry AFTER Jimmy completes a voyage. On his way he breaks a lady's heart and is murdered by a man hired by Nancy's father. His ghost reveals the truth, and Nancy dies
Cross references
- cf. "Chowan River" (plot)
References
- Laws M38, "Nancy of Yarmouth (Jemmy and Nancy; The Barbadoes Lady) [Laws M38]"
- BrownII 61, "Nancy of Yarmouth" (1 text)
- SharpAp 63, "Pretty Nancy of Yarmouth" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Peacock, pp. 682-686, "Jimmy and Nancy" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Creighton-NovaScotia 41, "Jimmie and Nancy" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT 437, JIMNANCY
- Roud #187
- BI, LM38