“The Jealous Brother (The Jealous Lover)”

Description

When Mary "dressed herself in men's attire" to meet Jimmie, he mistakes her for his brother whom, he assumed, had been "to enjoy my dear." He shoots Mary. When he realizes Mary is dying he shoots himself, saying "be ye ware of jealousy"

References

  1. Creighton-Maritime, p. 103, "The Jealous Lover" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #2706
  3. BI, CrMa103

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1952 (Creighton-Maritime)
Found in: Canada(Mar)