“Duncan MacCleary”

Description

"Duncan MacCleary, an' Janet his wife, Duncan MacCleary, he played on the fife: Janet she danced until she cried wearie." They live a life of quiet happiness, though he is blind and hears little. When he dies, she soon follows after

References

  1. Ford-Vagabond, p. 302, "Duncan and Janet M'Cleary" (1 text)
  2. Roud #12586
  3. BI, FVS302

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1901 (Ford)
Keywords: love death dancing home
Found in: Britain(Scotland)