“Cappy, or The Pitman's Dog”
Description
A pitman lives near Newcastle with his family and their dog, "Weel bred Cappy, famous au'd Cappy, Cappy's the dog, Tallio, tallio." Cappy and owner set out for town. A robber attacks Cappy. The owner returns home, and is amazed to find the dog alive
Cross references
- cf. "The Body in the Bag" (theme)
References
- Stokoe/Reay, pp. 84-85, "'Cappy'; or, The Pitman's Dog" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #3145
- BI, StoR084