“The Goat's Will”

Description

"Concerning a battle.. Between Larry's black goat and brave Mary McCloy." The goat, tethered outside its proper territory, will die to make amends. It makes its will (e.g. giving its teeth to a man who has none), curses McCloy, and bids farewell

References

  1. SHenry H119, p. 21, "The Goat's Will" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #13343
  3. BI, HHH119

About

Author: Hugh McCann (1869?)
Earliest date: 1926 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: animal death lastwill
Found in: Ireland