(Trad)
A nobleman lived in a mansion
And courted his own servant maid
It wasn't for love or for beauty
'Twas only to lead her astray
One night he came into her bedroom
While Mary was going to bed
See all the fine things I will give you
If you'll only let me lie by your side
I know all the fine things you will give me
A baby to bounce on my knee
Leave me and my baby to perish
While you in your mansion go free
He saw she was not easily persuaded
So he took her for his bride
Now she is a nobleman's lady
And she sleeps by a nobleman's side
So all you young ladies take warning
Take warning, take warning from me
Keep all your young men at a distance
And ride in your carriage like me
(as sung by Muriel Graves)