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THE CRUEL BROTHER—D

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Notes and Queries, 1st S., vi, 53, 2d S., v, 171. As sung by a lady who was a native of County Kerry, Ireland.

1

There were three ladies playing at ball,
Farin-dan-dan and farin-dan-dee
There came a white knight, and he wooed them all.
With adieu, sweet honey, wherever you be

2

He courted the eldest with golden rings,
And the others with many fine things.
And adieu, etc.