Redesdale and Wise William (Roud 243, Child 246) is an English-language folk ballad.
The ballad tells of a man who wagers and loses his lands over an attempt to win a woman's affection.
[1] While "drinking wine" and having "an unruly time", Redesdale tells William he can win the love of any lady.
William rashly says his sister will not give him her favor, and bets his head against Redesdale's lands.
When he sets the house afire, in different variants, the women escape or a shower puts outs the blaze.