“The Banks of the Inverness”
Description
The sailor sees a girl sighing on the banks of the (Inver)ness. He asks her if she is available. She says she is engaged to Willie. He declares that Willie is "in cold irons bound" and will not return. She says she will remain faithful. He reveals himself
Cross references
- cf. esp. "John (George) Riley (I)" [Laws N36] and references there
References
- SHenry H205, pp. 319-320, "The Banks of the River Ness" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #3813
- BI, HHH205