“The Gallant Shoemaker”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1930 (Ord)
Found in: Britain(Scotland)
Description
A girl is courted by a wealthy farmer, but loves a shoemaker. Her father confines her to make her change her mind. She sends a letter to her love. He rides by and carries her away. They live happily, "For she had gotten her shoemaker."
Cross references
- cf. "The Iron Door" [Laws M15] (theme)
- cf. "Locks and Bolts" [Laws M13] (theme)
References
- Ord, pp. 102-103, "The Gallant Shoemaker" (1 text)
- Roud #3950
- BI, Ord102
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