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The Bold Fisherman (2) 
(alternate:) 
The Bold Fisherman (2) 
As I walked out one May morning Down by the riverside; 'Twas there I saw a bold fisherman Come rowing o'er the tide. Come rowing o'er the tide, 'Twas there I saw a bold fisherman Come rowing o'er the tide. 
"Good morning, brother fisherman, What brings you down this way?" "I come to court some lady gay From o'er the rolling sea." etc. 
He tied his boat unto the strand And straightway to her went, He took her by the lily-white hand, Which was his full intent. etc. 
Then he pulled off his morning gown And throwed it on the ground; When then she saw three chains of gold Around his neck hung down. etc. 
She fell upon her bended knee, "O pardon, sir, I crave For calling you a bold fisherman From o'er the rowing wave." etc. 
"Now nothing have you done amiss That has offended me; But come unto your father's house And married we will be." etc. 
DT #483 Laws O24 
from Ballads Migrant in New England, Flanders Collected from Charles Fenimore, ME, 1942 tune "FISHBLD2" from English Folk Songs, Sharp