Cynthia Cathcart wrote:
might there be tunes for a soldier as he prays thatSoldier's address to his musket
his muskett won't miss-fire in battle?
Or am I trying to read some deep meaning into something where there is none? Any opinions?
I think it's just a traditional 'title format' - like a Farewell. It might be called Planxty Musket instead :-)
Having seen some genuine musket loading and firing I guess there would be time between shots for about 16 bars!
David
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