“The Indian Hunter (I)”
Description
"Oh come with me in my light canoe While the sea is calm and the sky is blue, Come with me for I long to go To the isle where mango apples grow. Then come with me and give my love...." The hunter describes how he will care for the girl
Notes
Randolph's text sounds like a cross between "Gum Tree Canoe" and Christopher Marlowe. Ick. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "The Gum Tree Canoe" (theme)
References
- Randolph 781, "The Indian Hunter" (1 short text, 1 tune)
- Roud #2843
- BI, R781