“Captain Grant”
Description
Singer, an apprentice in Northamptonshire, takes to highway robbery and is imprisoned in Edinburgh. Escaping, he hides in a wood, but is betrayed by a woman and reimprisoned. He prays for mercy on his soul and for his wife and children.
References
- MacSeegTrav 91, "Captain Grant" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, CAPTGRNT*
- Roud #1286
- BI, McCST091