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Ring Superstitions: Cruel

The Cruel Knight and the Fortunate Farmer's Daughter. P. 99. 'The Fish and the Ring, or the Cruel Knight, and the Fortunate Farmer's Daughter' (a reprint for William Robinson, Esq., 1843).

In famous York city a farmer did dwell, Who was belov'd by his neighbours well; He had a wife that was virtuous and fair, And by her he had a young child every year.

In seven years six children he had, Which made their parents' hearts full glad ; But in a short time, as we did hear say, The farmer in wealth and stock did decay.

Though once he had riches in store, In a little time he grew very poor; He strove all he could, but, alas! could not thrive, He hardly could keep his children alive.