[1] I have given a memoir of this old man in my "Dartmoor Idylls." (Methuen & Co., 1896).

[2] I have told the romantic story of the building of her house in one day, "Jolly Lane Cott" in my "Dartmoor Idylls." The old house has recently been pulled down and replaced by an ugly modern cottage.

[3] The Rev. J. Broadwood, of Lyne, Sussex, printed his collection "for Private Circulation only," in 1843. It was reprinted later, with additions, by Miss L. Broadwood, under the title of "Sussex Songs." (Leonard & Co., Oxford Street.)

[4] May be omitted in singing.

[5] May be omitted in singing.

[6] These verses may be omitted in singing.

[7] These verses may be omitted in singing.

[8] "Aunt" and "Uncle" are titles of reverence given in Cornwall quite irrespective of relationship.

[9] May be omitted in singing.

[10] There is another verse, but it would make the song over long to sing it.

[11] May be omitted in singing.

[12] Verses 6 & 7, and there have been others of like moralising nature were added when the character of the May-Day visit was altered from one of lovers to their sweet-hearts into one of children seeking May-Gifts. Then the 'Kisses three' were changed to 'Pennies one or three.'

[13] All the second part may be omitted.

[14] In singing, these may be omitted.

[15] In singing, these may be omitted.

[16] In singing, these may be omitted.

[17] May be omitted in singing.

[18] Or any other suitable hill.

[19] May be omitted in singing.

[20] May be omitted in singing.

[21] May be omitted in singing.

[22] May be omitted in singing.

[23] May be omitted in singing.

[24] May be omitted in singing.

[25] May be omitted in singing.

[26] May be omitted in singing.

[27] What is meant by the "Branchy Tree" I do not know, but so the words run in all versions.

[28] May be omitted when singing.

[29] May be omitted when singing.

[30] May be omitted in singing.

[31] May be omitted in singing.

[32] Printed on Broadside by Catnach as "Oxford City."