Lyr Add: The Peacock Followed the Hen

Subject: The Peacock Followed the Hen
From: Conrad Bladey (Peasant- Inactive)
Date: 18 Mar 00 - 11:49 AM

The Peacock Followed the Hen or Cuddle me, Cuddy

A' the neet ower an' ower,
An' a' the neet ower agyen--
A' the need ower an' ower,
The peacock followed the hen.

A Hen's a hungerie dish,
A geusse is hollwo within;
There's nee deceit iv a puddin';
A pye's a dainty thing.

-Source A Beuk o' Newcassel Sangs.
Joseph Cawhall,
1888