Lady Erskine sits into her bower
Sewing a silken seam
A bonny shirt for Child Owlet
As he goes out and in

His face was fair, long was his hair
She’s called him to come near
“Oh, you must cuckold Lord Ronald
For all his lands and gear”

“Oh, lady, hold your tongue, for shame
For such should ne’er be done
How can I cuckold Lord Ronald
And me his sister’s son?”

Then she’s ta’en out a small penknife
That lay down by her side
She’s pricked herself below her breast
Which made her body bleed

Lord Ronald’s come into her bower
Where she did make her moan
“Oh, what is all this blood”, he said
“That shines on your breastbone?”

“Young Child Owlet, your sister’s son
Is new gone from my bower
Had I not been a good woman
I’d have been Child Owlet’s whore”

Then he has taken Child Owlet
Thrown him in prison strong
And all his men, a council held
To judge Child Owlet’s wrong

Some said, Child Owlet, he should hang
Some said that he should burn
Some said that they’d have Child Owlet
Between wild horses torn

“Ten horses in my stable stand
Can run right speedily
It’s you must to my stable go
And take our four for me”

They tied a horse unto each foot
And one unto each hand
They’ve sent them out o’er Elkin Moor
As fast as they could run

There was not stone on Elkin Moor
No broom nor bonny whin
But’s dripping with Child Owlet’s blood
And pieces of his skin

There was no grass on Elkin Moor
No broom nor bonny rush
But’s dripping with Child Owlet’s blood
And pieces of his flesh

Child Owlet

Debbie is back again as we listen through your brilliant takes of Child Owlet, a harrowing tale of a hapless lad’s grisly execution at the hands of the jaded Lady Erskine and Lord Ronald. 

Listen to the full takes here: https://soundcloud.com/oldtunesfreshtakes/sets/your-takes-child-owlet

/// TIMESTAMPS ///

1:16 - Intro
5:00 - Tim's Take
13:59 - Jack's Take
21:55 - Your Takes
74:47 - Outro

/// LISTEN TO PART ONE///

If you haven't already, we recommend you go and listen to part one where Debbie introduces the tune to us.

https://oldtunesfreshtakes.com/episodes/child-owlet-debbie-armour-pt-1

/// YOUR TAKES ///

Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/oldtunesfreshtakes/sets/your-takes-child-owlet

We’ve had an incredible response, with 20 takes in the playlist. A huge thanks to everyone who submitted a take - this month we’ve got: @kev_pritchard; @user-397258334; @lizzie-hassack; @llehnitor; @user-462126067; @user-912005578; @joshua-kirch; @asymptotes; @richard-toller-906113985; @catapholc; @mattmilton; @mrcathair; @sam-gardham; @user-144263673; @ceryshafana; @hgsorme; @linusorri

/// JOIN THE COMMUNITY ///

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We’ve had some great conversations already over the last month, so whether you’re thinking about submitting a take or just want to go deeper between episodes then join us!

Thinking of submitting? Read our quick guide on how to submit your fresh take: http://oldtunesfreshtakes.com/how-to-submit

/// COMING UP ///

Next up, we’re chatting with Olugbenga Adelekan (Metronomy/Eku Fantasy) who’s introducing us to Iwe Kiko, a Yoruba song about the agrarian life and the importance of remembering tradition.  

Part one comes out next Monday 26 July. If you want to get a headstart, you can find example scores, chords and lyrics here: https://oldtunesfreshtakes.com/s/otft-scores-ep-10-iwe-kiko.pdf

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Child Owlet // Debbie Armour - pt 2

Birds And Scorpions

Oi! Oi!
don't call it a comeback....we've been here for yearz!
the OG waffle cannons are back with some absolute drivel and tepid takes on Warhammer, The Old World and Age of Squidworth.
updates on painting progress (or lack there of), talk of pages of the GW website you cant see as this isnt a video and their tinder profiles along with nothing of any value at all.....the perfect Dungeonpunxx way!
Enjoy...if you dare.
one love
The Dungeonpunxxx
PS free Gaza and Ukraine

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