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