A vvarning for all maids, being an example of Mrs. Jane Reynolds (a west-country woman) born near Plimouth, who having plighted her troth to a seaman, was afterwards married to a carpenter, and at last carried away by a spirit, the manner how shall presently be recited. To a west-country tune, called, The fair maid of Bristol: or, John True.

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PML 3469.29
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[London] : Printed by and for A. M[ilbourn]. and sold by booksellers of London, [1700?]
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1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations (woodcut) ; 21 x 31 cm
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Milbourn's name from, and publication date suggested by, Wing.
A broadside version of the popular ballad (Child 243, Roud Folk Song Index number 14) with recorded variants also known as "The Daemon [or "Demon"] lover", "James Harris", "James Herries", or "The House Carpenter".
Printed in four columns in black letter; with two woodcuts at the head of the first two columns, beneath title, one being (at left) the head of a woman, and the other (at right) a sailing ship.
Other editions of this ballad were printed during the same period under the title: A Warning for Married Women, being an example of Mrs Jane Reynolds (a West-country woman), born near Plymouth, who, having plighted her troth to a Seaman, was afterwards married to a Carpenter, and at last carried away by a Spirit, the manner how shall be presently recited.
Standard tune: In peascod time.

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Warning for all maids, being an example of Mrs. Jane Reynolds

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