“The Lucky Escape”

Description

The singer, born a plowman, meets a "Carsindo" who convinces him to go to sea. After a dreadful time aboard ship, he goes home and is told that his family has met disaster. When he declares that he will roam no more, he is told that all is well at home

References

  1. Arnett, pp. 20-22, "The Lucky Escape" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #1446
  3. BI, Arn020

About

Author: unknown
Found in: US