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Gusserane, Co. Wexford
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Peadar Mac Fheorais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0871, Page 241

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  1. The Story of Michael Dalton (continued)

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    The place we had to land upon
    Was a dismal barren shore.
    Convicts swarmed round us
    We could count them by the score.
    They swarmed all around us and bade us understand.
    That twas only Snakes and Tyrants
    That ruled in Van Diemans Land.
    The bed we had to lie upon
    Was built of sods and clay
    With old mown grass to sleep there on.
    And dare we one word say.
    We were beaten and illtreated
    They sold us out of hand
    Then put us to the traces boys
    To plough Van Diemans Land.
    Last night as I lay on that bed
    I dreamed a happy dream
    I thought I was at home again
    Walking by a Silver stream
    My own little Girl was by my side
    We were strolling hand in hand.
    When I awoke my Heart was Broke
    I was in Van Diemans Land.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Martin Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Dunmain, Co. Wexford