“Newmill”
Description
"It was to Newmill, ayont the hills, Last term I did fee." The master is a miser who feeds and rewards his workers badly: "I chased the barley roun' the plate, And a' I got was three." The master tries to cheat him for his work; he departs happily
References
- Ord, pp. 257-258, "Newmill" (1 text)
- Roud #5588
- BI, Ord257