Cailin Deas Cruite Na Mbo - Hannah Peel

It was on a fine summer's morning
When the birds sweetly tuned on each bough
I heard a fair maid sing most charming
As she sat a'milking her cow
Her voice so enchanting,melodious
It left me scarce unable to go
My heart it is soothed in solice
My cailin deas cruite na mbo
With courtesy,I did salute her
"Good morrow,most young,noble maid
I am your captive slave for the future"
"Kind sir,do not banter,"she said
"I'm not such a precious rare jewel
That I should enamour you so
I am just a plain country girl."
Says cailin deas cruite na mbo
"I'll beg you'll withdraw and don't tease me
I cannot consent unto thee
I like to live single and airy
Till more of the world I do see
New cares they would me embarrass
Besides,sir,my fortune is low
Until I get rich I'll not marry."
Says cailin deas cruite na mbo
"A young maid is like a ship sailing
There's no knowing how long she may steer
For with every blast she's in danger
Oh,consent love and banish all care
For riches I care not a farthing
Your affection I want and no more
In comfort I'd wish to enjoy you
My cailin deas cruite na mbo