Lucky Escape, The

DESCRIPTION: The singer, born a plowman, meets a "Carsindo" who convinces him to go to sea. After a dreadful time aboard ship, he goes home and is told that his family has met disaster. When he declares that he will roam no more, he is told that all is well at home
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE:
KEYWORDS: ship sailor farming separation home reunion reprieve
FOUND IN: US
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Arnett, pp. 20-22, "The Lucky Escape" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #1446
File: Arn020

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