The Trooper and the Maid- Hart (VA) 1921 Davis B
[This version closely resembles the version from Oklahoma collected by the Moores.]
The Trooper and the Maid- Hart (VA) 1921 Davis B
1 The soldier rode from east to west,
And he rode both late and early;
The Lady knew him by his vest [horse],
Because she loved him dearly.
The Lady knew him by his vest [horse],
Because she loved him dearly.
2 She took his horse by the bridal reins,
She led him to the stable.
"Here's oats and hay for the soldier's horse,
Come feed him, we are able."
"Here's oats and hay for the soldier's horse,
Come feed him, we are able."
3 She took him by the little-white hand
And she led him to the table,
"Here's cakes and wine for you, young man;
Come eat and drink, we are able,
Come eat and drink, we are able,
Come eat and drink, we are able.
Here's cakes and wine for you, young man;
Come eat and drink, we are able."
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