William of Barbary
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As I looked over the castle wall
To see what I could see
There I beheld my father's ship
Come sailing along the sea
What's the matter, my daughter Jane?
You're looking so pale and wan
Have you had any long sickness
Nor yet been sleeping with a man?
No, I've not had any long sickness
Nor lain with any young man
But I've been sick, oh, sick to my heart
Since you've been so long in Spain
Since you've been so long in Spain
Was it with a duke or a noble knight?
Or was it some gentle man?
Or was it by chance some rakish young lad
Who's just returned from Spain?
No, it wasn't with a duke or a noble knight
Or even some gentle man
But I've been courted by young William
Who's one of your serving men
Who's one of your serving men
Will you marry my daughter Jane
And take her by the hand?
Then you may sup, oh, and dine with me
And be the heir to all my land
Yes, I'll marry your daughter Jane
And take her by the hand
And I will sup, oh, and dine with you
And ever for all your land
I have houses and I have land
And many at my command
And had it not been for your daughter Jane
I'd never have been your man
I'd never have been your serving man