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No full textFrench song.Laforte, CCFF, I. Chansons ___ (handwriting illegible), p. 457; Barbeau, M., ". et chante"?, p. 457 (Je plaisir? le sort de warriors). Indexer has question mark after both annotations
At home I could not stay
No full textHabitual drunkard is crippled as a result of a fight. Decides to mend his ways and marry. Stays sober until marriage degenrates into arguments. Warns other men of cruel wives
Le Joli Bois [The Beautiful Woods]
No full textFrench song. The song is an adoration of trees. Each part of the tree is acclaimed for its beauty.No references
Oh love is such a very funny thing
No full textA warning to future husbands of the perils of marriage.See annotation folder
Working on the [Cathy] trolley, my job it is behind
No full textRailroad worker works overtime and goes on a spree with his extra pay.cf. annotation project
It was on a Monday morning that we left the strand
No full textThe Bold Princess Royal with a crew of 16 is bound for Newfoundland when she meets up with a pirate ship. A chase ensues, the captain having refused to heave to, and the Princess Royal outraces the pirate ship. Captain serves celebratory drinks to the crew afterwards.Laws, ABBB, K29; Mercer: Greenleaf, p. 78; Leach, p. 196; Peacock, p. 835; Creighton: Maritime, p. 153; Hugill, p. 421; Sharp & Williams, p. 27
Early early all on the spring
No full textSailor promises to marry maiden when he returns. She meanwhile proves false and marries another man. Sailor commits himself to a single life.Laws, ABBB, M1; Mercer: Karpeles, p. 203; Creighton, "Maritime", p. 98; CFMJ: FH Index, 11/1/51
