“Old Billy Dugger”

Description

"Old Billy Dugger he looks mighty cross; He shot at a man and killed Jack's hoss."

Notes

Reported to be based on a Civil War incident -- but it's a soldier's joke I've seen elsewhere. - RBW

References

1. BrownII 283, "Old Billy Dugger" (1 text)
2. Roud #6642
3. BI, BrII283