The Gallant Hussar - Solas

A damsel possessed of great beauty,

Stood by her own father’s gate,

Gallant hussars were on duty,

To view them this maiden did wait;

Their horses were capering and prancing,

Accoutrements shone like a star,

And as they stood near advancing,

Jane spied her gallant hussar.

Their pellisses were hung on their shoulders,

Careless they seemed for to ride,

And warlike appeared these young soldiers,

Glittering swords by each side.

To the barracks next morning so early,

This damsel she went in her car,

Because she loved him so dearly-

Edward, the gallant Hussar.

It was there she conversed with her soldier,

These words he was heard for to say,

Well I have heard none more bolder,

To follow my laddie away.

Oh come now, said Edward, be steady,

And think of the dangers of war,

When the trumpet sounds I must be ready,

Oh, wed not your gallant Hussar.

Said Edward: Your friends you must mind them,

Or else you’re for ever undone,

They’ll leave you no portion behind them,

Pray do my company shun.

She said, If you are true-hearted,

I’ve gold of my uncle in store,

And now we will never be parted,

I’ll wed with my gallant Hussar.

As he gazed on her beautiful features,

The tears they did fall from each eye,

I will wed with this beautiful creature,

Forsake cruel wars, he did cry.

And now they’re united together,

Think of them when they’re afar,

Cry: bless them now and for ever,

Oh Jane and her gallant Hussar.