“The Husband's Departure”
Description
The husband prepares to go to war against the south. His wife tries to dissuade him. He says she would not respect him if he were a coward. He finally convinced her and departs
Notes
Sort of a cross between "The Rolling Stone" (which Belden lists as a probable source) and Lovelace's "To Lucasta, Going to the Wars." - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "The Rolling Stone" [Laws B25] (form, lyrics)
References
- Belden, pp. 378-39, "The Husband's Departure" (1 text)
- Roud #7761
- BI, Beld378