A Generous Proposal
and a Heartless Rejection.
When I first went to Trinity,
in the brave old days of yore,
'Twas there I took a stroll
all around Green Island shore;
'Twas there I met my own true love,
the girl that I adore,
A more handsome little fair maid
I never saw before.
I have as staunch a bully boat
as ever rode the ground,
She can beat anything with sails
from the Horse Chops to the sound;
Besides, I have a big Poole gun,
about five feet barrel or more,
And 'tis for your sake I'll shoulder her,
all around Green Island Shore.
I have a feather bed, a watch,
of a new house I've a frame,
I'll take you home to Robinhood
if you will share my name;
If Billy Hookey seeks to win your heart,
I'll leave him in his gore,
And sail away from Trinity
and the dear Green Island shore.
(To which the maiden replies)
To wed you now, dear Johnny,
would be a poor look out,
You have two very small legs
which scarce carry you about;
Besides, you're not able to stand
the cold of a cold winter's day,
I'd rather wed a weasel, so Johnny, go away.
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