This ballad was written by the prominent 17th century broadside balladist Martin Parker, and published in 1632. By Parker's own account from it was based reliable historical sources, but more probably from the abundant literary and ballad sources then available.
This ballad was written by Martin Parker, a renowned 17th-century balladeer, and published in 1632.  Parker claimed his work was based on reliable historical accounts, but more likely derived from the plentiful literary and ballad sources of his time.