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Thread #111922 Message #2362303
Posted By: Highlandman
10-Jun-08 - 10:56 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Johnny Cope - what are 'the coals'?
Subject: Folklore: Johnny Cope - what are 'the coals'?
In the song "Johnny Cope": I'm basically familiar with the story of the Battle of Prestonpans and its context, but what exactly are the "coals" referring to in the refrain? As in "gang tae the coals in the mornin'"? Thanks -Glenn