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Their pellices were slung o'er their shoulders, So careless they seem'd for to ride; So warlike appeared those young soldiers, With glitt'ring swords by their side. To the barracks next morning so early, This damsel she went in her car, Because she loved him sincerely-- Young Edward the gallant Hussar.

It was there she conversed with her soldier, These words they were heard for to say—- Said Jano, I've a heart none have bolder, To follow my laddie away.' O fie!' said young Edward, be steady, And think of the dangers of war, When the trumpet sounds I must be ready, So wed not your gallant Hussar.'

For twelve months on bread and cold water, My parents confined me for you, O! hard-hearted friends to their daughter, Whose heart it is loyal and true. Unless they confine me for ever, Or banish mo from you afar, I will follow my soldier so clever, To wed with my gallant Hussar.'

Said Edward, your friends you must mind them, Or else you're for ever undone, They will leave you no portion behind them, So pray do my company shun.' She said, if you will be true-hearted, I have gold of my uncle's in store, From this time no more we'll be parted, I will wed with my gallant Hussar.'

As he gaz'd on each beautiful feature, The tears they did fall from each eye,