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King of Prussia

from The Pilgrim Soul by Maddie Southorn

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If you have the time then I have the will
To tell you this story men speak of still
Concerning John Carter the Prussian King
Owner and host of the old Prussian Inn

Now John was in free trade ‘tween Penzance and France
He led the excise a merry royal dance
Took orders from no one excepting with gold
To run in fine brandy likewise goods untold

Then one night by treachery his luck ran dry
The customs were waiting in rocks close by
His boat load was taken and much blood was spilled
The bondhouse was soon to the roof timbers filled

But not one to flinch from impossible task
John Carter for volunteers then did he ask
To go to the town the very next night
And reclaim his own goods afore morning light

Shadows had deepened and night things did crawl
From the gloom of the building there came a soft call
Soldiers outnumbered and no quarter asked
It’s away o’er the moors with barrel and cask

It’s been many years John Carter long dead
But the four winds still speak of the life that he led
And the sea adds its chorus to the words that we sing
Let’s raise now our glasses to the Prussian King

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from The Pilgrim Soul, released July 25, 2005

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Maddie Southorn UK

Maddie Southorn is a UK singer/songwriter & pianist.

She has released 4 albums to date, all of which have gained plaudits and airplay in both the UK and the US and invited comparisons to Suzanne Vega and Kate Bush.

She has toured nationally and shared the stage with many highly respected artists, including Kirsty McGee, Seth Lakeman and Eddi Reader.

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