Haud Awa' Frae Me Donald (II)

DESCRIPTION: Donald asks Jenny to "come awa' wi' me." He asks why she no longer favours him. She says "some fickle mistress you may find will jilt as fast as thee." He claims the report of his infidelity is false and that he spread it. She tells him to prove it.
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1776 (Herd)
KEYWORDS: courting infidelity lie rejection dialog
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Whitelaw-BookOfScottishSong, p. 494, "Haud Awa'" (1 text)
Roud #8719
File: WhLa494

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