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Formatsong text
TitleThe White Fisher
ContributorMiss Elizabeth Robb
Index NameRobb, Elizabeth
Place39 Water Street, Strichen, Scotland
Reference Code AFC 1972/001, MS pp. 04836- 04838

Scope and Content Notes

Genre song - Child ballad
Alternative titleFair Ellen
Alternative titleLady Margaret
First lineLord William stood in his stable door

18 stanzas
Type NumberChild 63, Child Waters

Contextual Notes

Learned from mother 65 years ago. From grandmother died while Mrs Robb was young [second sentence crossed out].

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