The Halliard - The Victory текст песни

I am a youthful lady and my troubles they are great
My tongue is scarcely able my grievance to relate
Since I have lost my own true love that was ever dear to me
He has gone to plough the ocean on board the Victory

My parents could not endure my love because he was so poor
Therefore he did not presume to come within my parents' door
But had he been some noble lord or a man of high degree
They'd ne'er had sent a lad I love on board the Victory

Thirteen of that cursed gang did my true love surround
And one of the pressing crew lay bleeding on the ground
My love was overpowered and he fought most manfully
'til he was obliged to yield and go on the Victory

That night whilst in my slumbers I can't find any rest
Love for my lad so dearly reigns within my burning breast
Sometimes I do enjoy my love my love's sweet company
And closely locked all in my arms on board the Victory

Yes success unto the Victory and crew of noble fame
And glory to the noble lord bold Nelson was his name
In the Battle of Trafalgar Victory cleared the way
And my love was slain with Nelson upon that very day

Oh I am a youthful lady and my troubles they are great
My tongue is scarcely able my grievance to relate
Since I have lost my own true love that was ever dear to me
He has gone to plough the ocean on board the Victory