Lord Donald
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Unknown Person
Date
1987
Track ID
82998
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1987.128
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this ballad, a dialogue between Lord Ronald and his mother reveals he has been poisoned by his sweetheart and will die. He leaves instructions for dividing his possessions among his family. To his sweetheart he will leave a rope and halter, so that she may be hanged for murder.
Stanley Robertson learned the song from his mother and from his aunt, Jeannie Robertson.
Language
English, Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good