Kept by order of the Parish · County of Moorshire

The Mournhowe Register

Being a true account of the old neighbours of these islands,
their licences, their trades, and their trespasses.

Printed for the Archive · Sold at the sign of the Black Dog · Price Two Pence
The Third Part

The Ballad Sheet

Songs as they are sung in the ale-houses of the county, here set down word for word.

The Banshee's Song

Woodcut plate for the ballad

To be sung to a tavern stomp — slow at first, and merry after.

I. — slow, sultry Little thief, oh little thief, You've taken more than grief. What you hide beneath the board Was never yours, my lord. Chorus So hand it over, sweet and slow, Hand it over, don't say no, Dance with me, my pretty ones, Till all your running's done! Chorus — wilder Hand it over, sweet and slow, Hand it over, don't say no, Dance with me, my pretty ones, Till all your running's done! Outro — whispered …And I shall let you go.