“The Fair at Batesland”
Description
The poet wanders into town on the day of the Batestown Fair. He signs up for the bronc-riding contest, drinking a bit while he waits. The poet drawn "an old brown mule," and gets thrown. Abused by the crown, gets "a job a-herdin' sheep"
References
- Ohrlin-HBT 76, "The Fair at Batesland" (1 text)
- BI, Ohr076