“Felix the Soldier”
Description
Felix reports, "They took away my brogues... And a soldier of me made...." "But the Injuns they were sly, and the Frenchies they were coy, so they shot off the left leg of this poor Irish boy." Back home, his family grieves but Felix is glad to be safe
Historical references
- 1754-1763 - French and Indian War (the hottest phase of the colonial conflict between France and England)
Cross references
- cf. "The Kerry Recruit" [Laws J8] (theme)
- cf. "Mrs. McGrath" (theme)
References
- Warner 50, "Felix the Soldier" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Lomax-FSNA 18, "Felix the Soldier" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, FELXSOLD*
- Roud #2805
- BI, Wa050