“Arthur McBride”
Description
The singer and his cousin Arthur McBride meet a recruiting party (on Christmas). The young men do not wish to join the army; they aren't interested in going overseas to be shot. The sergeant blusters; the Irish boys beat up the soldiers
References
- Ord, pp. 306-307, "The Recruiting Sergeant" (1 text)
- PBB 93, "Arthur McBride" (1 text)
- DT, ARTMCBRD* ARTMCBR2
- Roud #2355
- BI, PBB093