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Title
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Eynsham poaching song
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Singer
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Leach, Henry
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
Three Eynsham chaps went out one day,
To Lord Abingdon's Manor they made their way;
They took some dogs to catch some game,
And soon to Wytham Woods they came.
Verse 2
We had not long been beating there,
Before our spaniel put up a hare;
Up she jumped and away she ran,
At the very same time a pheasant sprang.
Verse 3
We had not beat the woods all through,
Before Barrett, the keeper, came in view;
When we saw the old beggar look,
We made our way to Cassington Brook.
Verse 4
When we got there 'twas full to the brim,
And you'd have laughed to see us swim;
Ten feet of water, if not more,
When we got out, our dogs came o'er.
Verse 5
Over hedges, ditches, gates and rails,
Our dogs followed after, behind our heels;
If he had catched us, say what you will,
He'd have sent us all to Abingdon Jail.
