AN OLD SONG RESTORED_The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

“BUSY, CURIOUS, THIRSTY FLY.”

_To the Editor._

Sir,--In Ritson’s “Collection of Old Songs” are but two verses of this,

in my estimation, very beautiful song. Going from this place, Liverpool,

to Chester, it was my good fortune to hear a blind fiddler on board the

packet both play and sing the whole of the following, which I procured

from him at his domicile about two years ago. He was lost in the same

boat with the captain and others, during a gale of wind off Elesmere

port. If you think them worthy a place in your amusing _Table Book_, be

pleased to accept from

Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 1502 / 1847 题