“The Back o' Rarey's Hill (The Jilted Lover)”
Description
"It was on a Saturday evening, As I went to Dundee, I met wi' an old sweetheart," and one thing led to another. They share a glass, he departs, then writes a letter saying he will marry her only if she comes to him. She warns other girls of her sad fate
References
- Ord, pp. 156-157, "The Back o' Rarey's Hill" (1 text)
- Roud #6847
- BI, Ord156