Songs of Action by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Prince Eugene of Austria has smiles upon his face;
Says he, 'Our work is done, For the Citadel is won, And the black and yellow flag flies o'er Cremona.' Major Dan O'Mahony is in the barrack square, And just six hundred Irish lads are waiting for him there; Says he, 'Come in your shirt, And you won't take any hurt, For the morning air is pleasant in Cremona.' Major Dan O'Mahony is at the barrack gate, And just six hundred Irish lads will neither stay nor wait; There's Dillon and there's Burke, And there'll be some bloody work Ere the Kaiserlics shall boast they hold Cremona. Major Dan O'Mahony has reached the river fort, And just six hundred Irish lads are joining in the sport; 'Come, take a hand!' says he, 'And if you will stand by me, Then it's glory to the man who takes Cremona!' Prince Eugene of Austria has frowns upon his face, And loud he calls his Galloper of Irish blood and race: 'MacDonnell, ride, I pray, To your countrymen, and say That only they are left in all Cremona!' MacDonnell he has reined his mare beside the river dyke, |
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