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1. The Battle of Shercock (continued)

   

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   Without sword or pistol, we will march down the street.
   We'll make some opposition, all places we will meet
   We'll meet some opposition, without knowing our design.
   With our arms, we'll slaughter then, in a very short time

   When the began firing, Ben Jones he did say,
   You'll meet farmers and graziers, from Louth and from Meath
   Be expert my brave boys, and lay them all down,
   For its in their pockets, you'll get many a pound.

   We'll ransack the town, till the night will come on,
   Then take through the country, and travel along,
   The best of their property, we'll make it our own,
   We'll cause widows to mourn, and orphans to moan.

   But brave Mr Caffery, he's both just and right,
   May the angels guard him, by day and by night.
   He rode off to Bailieboro in time of great need.
   And brough horsemen and footmen to Shercock with speed

   Its early next morning, a petition we will draw,
   And send it to Goverment, to free us from law.
   To make them out rebels, coming into this town,
   To break Kings George's laws and dishonour the crown.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Vera Cassidy

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Shercock, Co. Cavan