“The Moss o Burreldale”
Description
Description of a rowdy gathering of Travellers at the market of Burreldale. A piper's bag bursts, and he's launched into the air; another man plans to fight but his Annie knocks him over, etc. (Some versions describe the participants and their trades)
Long description
Description of a rowdy gathering of Travellers at the market of Burreldale. A piper's bag bursts, and he's launched into the air; another man plans to fight but his Annie knocks him over then challenges him to fight some more; a showoff horseman is thrown (I think). Another man challenges a Catholic to fight. Eventually all leave, but vow they will always remember the fracas. (Some versions describe the participants and their trades)
References
- Kennedy 351, "The Moss o' Burreldale" (1 text, 1 tune)
- MacSeegTrav 127, "The Moss o' Burreldale" (2 texts, 2 tunes)
- Roud #1876
- BI, K351