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MG-A(G.760.003
10 Jan 1760:11 (766)
From a late Gentleman's Magazine.
The following song was made by John Threlkeld, a stocking
frame knitter, when at work; which if you will, amongst the
rest of your pieces, insert, you will much oblige yours
[signed] W. H.
Hyde-Park-Corner, August 16, 1759.
A SONG UPON THE FRENCH THREATENING US WITH AN INVASION.
Britons with courage advance,
Strike home on this present occasion,
Revenge your wrongs upon France,
Which threatens you with an invasion;
But Monsieur come if you dare,
By Gar, we'll handle you cleverly,
And teach you with English bon-air,
The dance call'd Roger de Coverley.
. . . [5 verses]
Hark! O'er the Hill far away,
The merry bagpipes are a lilting,
The highland lads bonny and gay,
Aw run for a share of the tilting:
. . . [4 more lines, one more verse.]
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