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Title
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In Rockley Firs
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Singer
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Preston, William
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
In Rockley Firs where I was sought,
I thought that night I should have been caught;
The moon shone bright, the stars gave light,
And from them all I ran away.
Verse 2
I went to the tavern on Saturday night,
I called for a bottle, likewise a pipe;
A special warrant it was brought in,
And taken I was in Cole's kitchen.
Verse 3
I slept at Cole's all that long night,
Mark Hanks came in before 'twas light,
And says, 'Young man, you must away [hyphen]
From Marlborough gaol, this very day.'
Verse 4
He mounted a gig in Marlborough town,
And off to Salisbury I was bound;
In irons strong they bound my hands,
So I was forced to go at their command.
Verse 5
I stood my trial, I am got free,
I am not transported, you all may see;
'Twas in a dark cell where I did lie,
Where locks and bolts like bullets fly.
