Anonymous British

Maiden in the Mor Lay

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Maiden in the Mor Lay

Maiden in the mor lay-- in the mor lay-- Seuenyst fulle, seuenist fulle. Maiden in the mor lay-- in the mor lay-- Seuenistes fulle ant a day. Welle was hire mete. wat was hire mete? The primerole ant the-- the primerole ant the-- Welle was hire mete. Wat was hire mete? The primerole ant the violet. Welle was hire dring. wat was hire dring? The chelde water of the-- the chelde water of the-- Welle was hire dring. Wat was hire dring? The chelde water of the welle-spring. Welle was hire bour. wat was hire bour? The rede rose an the-- The rede rose an the-- Welle was hire bour. wat was hire bour? The rede rose an the lilie flour. Translation Maiden In The Moor Lay Maiden in the moor lay, In the moor lay-- Seven nights full, seven nights full. Maiden in the moor lay-- In the moor lay-- Seven nights full and a day. Good was her meat. What was her meat? The primrose and the-- The primrose and the-- Good was her meat. What was her meat? The primrose and the violet. Good was her drink. What was her drink? The chilled water of the-- The chilled water of the-- Good was her drink. What was her drink? The chilled water of the well spring. Good was her bower. What was her bower? The red rose and the-- The red rose and the- Good was her bower. What was her bower? The red rose and the lily flower.