Clement of the Glen asked me a question; Have you read the ballad Robin and Gandelyn (Child 115). I would be interested to hear your opinions on this beautiful ballad. ---Clement of the Glen Well, Clement, here is what I've recently discov… more »

You're reading Part 2: Robin Nory and Willie Part 1: Robin and Gandeleyn There is a genre of ballads concerning a child called variously Gil, Child, Morice, Norice, Nory, Wylet, Owlet, Waters and Bob. He lives in Silverwood, with a young playmate c… more »