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The Poor Soldier
Debra Cowan

I'll tell you of a soldier who lately came from sea

He courted a lady of high frisk o' free

Her riches were so great they scarcely could be told

But yet she loved the soldier because he was so bold


She said my brave soldier I would be your wife

But I fear my cruel father will surely take your life

He drew his sword and his pistol and he hung them by his side

And he swore that he would marry her and let what would betide


As they were going to church one day and on returning home again

Up steps her cruel father with sevne armored men

“Oh then” cries the lady “I fear we shall be slain”

Fear nothing, my jewel” the soldier says again


Then up stepped the old man in form he did saying

“Is this your behaviour or is it your wedding day?

Altho you've been as silly as to be a soldier's wife

All in this pleasant valley, I will end your sweet life.”


Then up stepped the soldier, “I do not like this rattle

Altho I am a bridegroom and not prepared for battle.”

He drew his sword and pistol and he caused them to rattle

The lady held the horse while the soldier fought the battle



The first man he came to he soon had him slain.

The second one he came to, he served him the same.

“Oh run,” cries the rest, “I fear we shall be slain

For a fight with a soldier is altogether in vain”


“Stay your hand” the old man cries, “Don't carry on so bold.

And you can have my daughter and ten thousand pound in gold”

“Fight on,” cried the lady, “My portion is too small”

“Oh stay your hand,” the old man cried “and you can have it all!”


The old man took him home with him and treated him as an heir

Tis not because he loved him but it was for dread and fear

There never was a soldier twas fit to carry a gun

That would either flinch or stir inch 'til the battle he had won


Despise not a soldier because he is poor

He's as happy on the battlefield as at the barracks door

His brave, brisk and bold and sociable and free

And willing to fight for his love and for his liberty


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