“Mother, Is the Battle Over?”

Description

The boy asks, "Mother, is the battle over? Ten thousand have been slain, they say. Is my father coming? Tell me, Have the rebels gained the day?" The boy sees his mother crying, and assumes his father is dead. At last mother admits the truth

Cross references

• cf. "Does Your Mother Know You're Out" (floating lyrics)

References

1. Randolph 243, "Mother, Is the Battle Over?" (1 text)
2. JHCox 75, "Mother, Is the Battle Over?" (1 text)
3. DT, BTTLOVER*
4. Roud #5462
5. BI, R243