The Babes (or Children) in the Wood. Orphaned

The Babes (or Children) in the Wood. Orphaned Babes taken off to be murdered by ruffians hired by wicked uncle. One ruffian repents and kills other, then abandons Babes who die in the wood and are covered with leaves by robins. Illustration by Randolph Caldecott (1846-86) for the ballad of circa 1600

1600 Abandons Babes Ballad Caldecott Hired Kills Murdered Orphaned Repents Robins Ruffian Ruffians Wicked

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