מילים לשיר The Deserter – Fairport Convention

As I was aA recruiting party came aAnd to the Queen's barracks they forced me to go
They enlisted me and treated me till I did not know
Until my cruel comrade informed against me
I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed When first I deserted, I thought myself free
I was handcuffed and guarded, heavy irons put on me Court martial, court martial, they help upon me
And the sentence passed upon me, three hundred and three
May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me
When next I deserted, I thought myself free
Until my cruel sweetheart informed against me
I was quickly followed after and brought back with speed And the sentence passed upon me, that I was to be shot
I was handcuffed and guarded, heavy irons put on me
Court martial, court martial, then quickly was got For now the Queen's duty lies heavy on me
Then up rode Prince Albert in his carriage and sticks
May the Lord have mercy on them for their sad cruelty
Saying "Where is that young man whose coffin is fixed?
For he'll make a good soldier for his Queen and countrySet him free from his irons and let him go free.