“The Jolly Young Sailor and the Beautiful Queen”

Description

A rich girl has turned down many suitors, but becomes entranced when a (sailor) wanders by. She urges him to stay (ashore) and marry a rich girl. He doesn't want to give up his rambling ways, but finally consents when she offers him her hand and wealth

References

1. Laws O13, "The Jolly Young Sailor and the Beautiful Queen"
2. Doerflinger, pp. 298-299, "The Jolly Young Sailor and the Beautiful Queen" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. FSCatskills 30, "The Jolly Stage Driver" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Meredith/Anderson, pp. 188-189, "The Journeyman Tailor" (1 text, 1 tune)
5. SHenry H620, p. 476, "The Journeyman Tailor" (1 text, 1 tune [text incorrectly states that this is Laws B6, but the notes give the correct Laws number])
6. Warner 66, "William the Sailor" (1 text, 1 tune)
7. Creighton/Senior, pp. 179-183, "Jovial Young Sailor" (5 texts, 3 tunes)
8. Peacock, pp. 582-583, "The Sailor and the Lady" (1 text, 1 tune)
9. Leach-Labrador 33, "The Jolly Young Sailor and His Beautiful Queen" (1 text, 1 tune)
10. Karpeles-Newfoundland 73, "Bound Down to Derry" (1 text, 1 tune)
11. Creighton-NovaScotia 38, "It Is of a Rich Lady" (1 text, 1 tune)
12. Creighton-Maritime, p. 53, "Jovial Young Sailor" (1 text, 1 tune)
13. DT 476, SAILQUEN
14. Roud #671
15. BI, LO13