“The Soldier's Return (I)”
Description
Jimmie returns home from the war. He disguises himself in bandages and says his true self is close behind. He sees that everyone, including "my Jessie" is truly happy. He leaves them planning the wedding "Since Jimmy escaped the soldier's grave"
Cross references
- cf. "John (George) Riley (I)" [Laws N36] (plot) and references there
Broadsides
- Bodleian, Johnson Ballads 1879, "Soldier's Return" ("The wars for many months were o'er"), J.O. Bebbington (Manchester), 1855-1858
References
- Creighton-Maritime, pp. 160-161, "The Soldier's Return" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #2700
- BI, CrMa160