19
When she these questions answered had,
The knight became exceeding glad.
20
And having [truly] try'd her wit,
He much commended her for it.
21
And after, as it is verifi'd,
He made of her his lovely bride.
22
So now, fair maidens all, adieu,
This song I dedicate to you.
23
I wish that you may constant prove
Vnto the man that you do love.
B
Gilbert's Christmas Carols, 2d ed., p. 65, from the editor's recollection. West of England.
1
There were three sisters fair and bright,
Jennifer gentle and rosemaree
And they three loved one valiant knight.
As the dew flies over the mulberry tree
2
The eldest sister let him in,
And barred the door with a silver pin.
3
The second sister made his bed,
And placed soft pillows under his head.