“The Swiles of Newfoundland”
Description
"Oh, the day we left St. John's, me b'ys, It was a very fine day! Our wives an' sweethearts on the quay Says they, ye'll understand." The singer complains about the bad conditions, but delights in killing "swiles [seals] in Newfoundland."
References
- Ryan/Small, p. 106, "The Swiles of Newfoundland" (1 text)
- BI, RySma106A