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Down in yonder cottage, all forsaken and forlorn

Burke, Anne

Publication date

December 1990

Abstract

Fanny Moore was courted by young Randal, a rich man, but married young Henry, a poor shephard. Henry left Fanny alone one day; Randal murdered her in her husband's absence. Randal was hanged, Henry went mad and was soon buried by Fanny Moore's side.Mercer: Laws O38; Peacock, 1965, 610

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