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THE ELFIN KNIGHT Are you going to Scarborough Fair?…

“THE ELFIN KNIGHT Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She must be a true love of mine Tell her she'll sleep in a goose-feather bed Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Tell her I sear she'll have nothing to dread She must be a true…” quote by Nancy Werlin
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““THE ELFIN KNIGHT Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me to one who lives there She must be a true love of mine Tell her she'll sleep in a goose-feather bed Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Tell her I sear she'll have nothing to dread She must be a true love of mine Tell her tomorrow her answer make known Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme What e'er she may say I'll not leave her alone She must be a true love of mine Her answer came in a week and a day Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme I'm sorry good sir, I must answer thee nay I'll not be a true love of thine From the sting of my curse she can never be free Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Unless she unravels my riddlings three She will be a true love of mine Tell her to make me a magical shirt Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Without any seam or needlework Else she'll be a true love of mine Tell her to find me an acre of land Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Between the salt water and the sea strand Else she'll be a true love of mine Tell her to plow it with just a goat's horn Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme And sow it all over with one grain of corn Else she'll be a true love of mine And her daughters forever possessions of mine””

Nancy Werlin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A whimsical, lyrical tale mixes fairy‑tale motifs with absurd humor, exploring love, curses, and quests through repetitive refrains.

In simple terms: A playful, magical story about love and curses.

Key Takeaway

Find joy in absurdity and ritual.

Themes

fantasy love humor quest

Mood

playful mysterious

Type

literary fantasy

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • role‑playing games
  • creative writing
  • storytelling sessions

Key Concepts

repetition mythic quest absurdity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does repetition affect your engagement?
  • What does the curse symbolize in relationships?
A Different Perspective

The repetitive structure may feel tedious for some readers.

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