School: Lios Dubh (roll number 6661)
- Location:
- Lisduff, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Caitlín, Bean Uí Artáin
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- (continued from previous page)and your love became a [?]To some French man's cannon ball
VIIt was when she head this dreadful newsShe fell into despairWith the wringing of her hands and the tearing of her hairSaying if my Johnny be woundedNo other man I will takeI will wander alone through Borden's groveAnd I will die a blooming maid.
VII
It was when he heard her loyalty He could no longer standFalling into her arms saying Betsy, I am the manSaying Betsy I am the young manI am the cause of all your painI am your sailor bright and your hearts-delightAnd you are my blooming maid- Informant
- James Jones
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- Over 70
- Address
- Gorteenashingaun, Co. Tipperary