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Thread #148825 Message #3459310
Posted By: GUEST,Miskin man without coolie
30-Dec-12 - 06:24 PM
Thread Name: Rockley Firs - Shirley Dolly Collins
Subject: RE: Rockley Firs - Shirley Dolly Collins
Thanks Mick,
Shirley's version is essentially the same but with an additional verse!
In Rockley Firs
In Rockley Firs where I was sought,
I thought that night I should have been caught;
The moon shone bright, and the stars gave light,
And from them all I ran away.
I went to the tavern on Saturday night,
And called for a bottle, likewise a pipe;
And a special warrant it was brought in,
And taken I was in Cole's kitchen.
I slept at Cole's all that long night,
Mark Hanks came in before it was light,
And he said, "Young man, you must away
To Marlborough gaol, this very day."
I mounted a gig in Marlborough town,
And off to Salisbury I was bound;
In irons so strong they bound my hands,
And I was forced to go at their command.
My trial is over, I am got free,
I am not transported as you all may see;
'Twas in a dark cell where I did lie,
Where locks and bolts like bullets did fly
Now Salisbury assizes was over and past
All call for a brandy all in a strong glass
But the hares and the pheasant shall never go free
For poaching is the life for me
Thanks and best wishes,
Andy