“The Innocent Prisoner”
Description
"On a bright starry night sat two lovers." They discuss their plans for marriage, and part for the night. He does not return the next day; he is falsely arrested for stealing money from his work. When at last he is released, she is still waiting
References
- MHenry-Appalachians, pp. 140-141, "The Innocent Prisoner" (1 text)
- Roud #18137
- BI, MHAp140