“Ye Loyal Lovers”
Description
A rich farmer's daughter loves Pat Molloy. When her father wouldn't agree to the marriage he enlists. He promises to marry her when he returns. She proves true but he returns married from "India's burning shore." Young maid: Never trust "a rovin' blade"
Cross references
- cf. "The Brave Irish Lad" (tune) (OLochlainn-More)
References
- OLochlainn-More 19, "Ye Loyal Lovers" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #9232
- BI, OLcM019