So there you have it. Canons are roaring, push a pike, wager a Guinea on the dam monkey and twice as fast. Stirring stuff, so sign yourself on the nearest glass with a diamond, but as you write your diamond-traced haiku you may have noticed something.
The Roundhead/Cavalier melee was led by... enthusiastic gentlemen for sure, on both sides, some of them even had great campaigning experience. See Rupert of the Rhine, all hail. But note, the main body of men were led by Pros, we'd call 'em contractors today.
No job for old men, eh? But do feel free to disagree. In other news, there was an ordination to the priesthood at Mission #1 today, a beautiful and blessed event. More of that anon.
Your Friend,
LSP
The song was post-restoration. Written about the garrison of Tangiers in north Africa, hence reference to "Pagans".
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DeleteWell, Anon, I'm glad someone's paying attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteThis is the original version of the song. Yours is more 1970s Sealed Knot/Cheltenham bikers mangeled version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8kXMeJHsGA
ReplyDeleteAnon, Cheltenham bikers! Good call.
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ReplyDeleteGood call. Chelt bikers? Heh. Here, check this out: https://youtu.be/5-ASz7Vf5Ug?si=RRsYiAh3hi6W9o-z
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