“Shane Crossagh”
Description
Squire Staples sets out to take Shane Crossagh, once a plowboy but now an outlaw "for the wearin' o' the green." Crossagh -- helped by his hound, who destroys the pursuing dogs -- escapes across the Roe. (Shane later is able to take revenge on Staples.)
Cross references
- cf. "Charlie Is My Darling" (floating lyrics)
References
- SHenry H97, pp. 130-131, "Shane Crossagh" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #13373
- BI, HHH097