The Trooper and the Maid- Finchum (VA) 1915 Davis A
[See Brown 45 (1), the fragment, and Sharp B for similar forms with the repeated end of line four. (in this version: Dearly, oh dearly)]
The Trooper and the Maid- Finchum (VA) 1915 Davis A
1 There was a man a-coming from the south,
It being dark and gloomy;
She knew the soldier by his horse,
Because she loved him dearly,
Dearly, oh dearly
She knew the soldier by his horse,
Because she loved him dearly.
2 She caught him by the bridal rein
She led him to the stable.
"Here's oats and corn for the soldier's horse,
Come feed him at your leisure.' [sim.]
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