Maiden of the Moor

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?
    že primerole ant the--
      že primerole ant the--
Welle was hire mete.
Wat was hire mete?
    The primerole ant the violet.

Welle [was hire drying.]
wat was hire mete?
    že chelde water of pe--]
     že chelde water of že welle-spring
Welle was hire drying.]
Wat ws hire drying?]
    že chelde water of že welle-spring.

Welle was hire bour.
wat ws hire bour?
    že rede rose an te--]
     že rede rose an te--]
[Welle was hire bour.]
[Wat was hire bour?]
    že rede rose an te lilie flour.

Source: Robbins

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