“The Lady of the Lake (The Banks of Clyde II)”

Description

The singer walks up to a girl and asks her why she is weeping. She says that the Lady of the Lake, carrying her true love, was wrecked off Newfoundland. He tells her that Willie is dead, and gives her his last message, but then reveals that he is Willie

Notes

Leyden: "Total saved 34; perished 197; total 234" with a list of those saved, including Captain Grant and at least one William. - BS

For more details on the casualties, see "The Loss of the Lady of the Lake." - RBW

Historical references

• May 11, 1833 - The "Lady of the Lake" strikes an iceberg off Newfoundland and sinks, taking with her most of her passengers

Cross references

• cf. "The Loss of the Lady of the Lake" (subject) and notes there
• cf. "John (George) Riley (I)" [Laws N36] and references there
• cf. "The Wreck of the Lady Shearbrooke" (plot)
• cf. "Thomas and Nancy" [Laws K15] (theme)

Broadsides

• Bodleian, 2806 c.16(54), "The Lady of the Lake," G. Jacques (Manchester), c.1850; also Firth b.27(297), Firth c.12(230), "The Lady of the Lake"
• Murray, Mu23-y3:010, "The Lady of the Lake," unknown, 19C

References

1. Laws N41, "The Lady of the Lake (The Banks of Clyde)"
2. Doerflinger, pp. 302-303, "The Lady of the Lake" (1 text)
3. SHenry H765, pp. 312-313, "The Lady of the Lake" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Peacock, pp. 928-930, "Liza Gray" (1 texts, 2 tunes)
5. Mackenzie 67, "The Lady of the Lake" (1 text)
6. DT 466, LADYLAKE
7. Roud #1886
8. BI, LN41