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1. Unpublished Songs - John Mitchel (continued)

   

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   (VI)

   I was placed on board a convict ship without the least delay

   To Bermuda's Isle our course was steered shall I e'er forget the day

   I stood on deck and gazed around for to take a last fond view

   I shed a tear though not through fear my native land for you.

   
   (VII)

   But cheer up your hearts my jolly lads the hour is near at hand

   And for your success I will always pray when I'm in a foreign land

   There's one request I ask of you when your liberty you'll regain

   Remember now John Mitchell a convict over the main.

   
   (B/W Photo)

   "Like a Coiled Serpent" the Road over
   The Tim Healy Pass, Bantry

   

   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Con O' Mahony

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Drom Osta, Co. Chorcaí