Edward / My Son David

Written by: [Traditional]
Language: English
Comments: [Roud 200; Child 13; TYG 35; Ballad Index C013; trad.] Synopsis - A mother questions her son (often named David or Henry) about his recent deeds and the blood on his weapon. After many evasions (usually telling her it's the blood of his old gray mare), he reveals that he has killed his brother. He may then leave home, perhaps in a bottomless boat.
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Originals

Traditional