“Edwin and Mary”
Description
"When the proud British foe was invading the soil, Oppressing the young men of freedom and toil, Edwin bid his fair Mary adieu." He sets out "to fight over the waves." After long absence, Mary laments him; he "rushed from his ambush" to comfort her
Notes
Although this starts with a mention of British invaders, it continues with an account of the young man fighting on or across the ocean. Given how small the American navy was in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, I have to suspect that this is a slightly patched up British song (very likely, given its ornateness, a broadside). - RBW
References
- Chappell-FSRA 65, "Edwin and Mary" (1 text)
- DT, DARKBRIT*
- Roud #9070
- BI, ChFRA065