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Recruiting Sergeant, The

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Performer: Baughan, Thomas
Place Collected: South Cerney
Date collected: Between 1913 and 1916
Collector: Williams, Alfred
Roud Number: 1275

Nothing more is known of this fragment and no other version can be traced.  The sentiments of refusing the bribes of a recruiting sergeant are similar to those in the song “Arthur MacBride” (Roud 2355).

 

Notes by Gwilym Davies 9 April 2016