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The False Knight Upon The Road Traditional, Child Ballad #3
his version taken from English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Francis James Child. Pub. 1904
Historical notes from Child: "This singular ballad is known only through Motherwell's Minstrelsy. The idea at the bottom of the piece is that the devil will carry off the wee boy if he can nonplus him. There is a similar Swedish ballad in which an old crone, possibly a witch, is substituted for the false knight. "
The dialog between the knight and the boy alternates consistently, the attribution lines serving as a refrain.
A variation of this song is performed by Steeleye Span on Please to See the King (1971, Chrysalis) and by Maddy Prior and Tim Hart on Summer Solstice (Shanachie).
"O whare are ye gaun?"
Quo the fause knicht upon the road.
"I'm gaun to the scule,"
Quo the wee boy, and still he stude.
"What is that upon your back?"
Quo the fause knicht upon the road.
"Atweel it is my bukes," Quo etc.
Quo the wee boy, and still he stude.
What's that ye've got in your arm?"
Quo...
"Atweel it is my peit."
Quo...
"Wha's aucht they sheep?"
"They are mine and my mither's."
"How monie o them are mine?"
"A'they that hae blue tails."
"I wiss ye were on yon tree;"
"And a gude ladder under me."
"And the ladder for to break;"
"And you for to fa down."
"I wiss ye were in yon sie;"
"And a gude bottom under me."
"And the bottom for to break;"
"And ye to be drowned."
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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