Lanigan’s Ball, p. 306.—A version made up from several, and as near absolute correctness as seems possible.
The Widow’s Lament, p. 308.—This piece is of comparatively recent origin. It appeared in an Irish-American paper some years ago, and attempts to find its author have proved futile.
Whisky and Wather, p. 310.—Taken from a song-book published in Dublin, and there attributed in a vague way to “Zozimus” (Michael Moran), the once celebrated blind beggar of Dublin. He, however, could not have written it, any more than the other matters assumed to be his compositions because he recited them.
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FOOTNOTES:
[1] I.e., Wexford, the natives of which are nicknamed “yellow bellies,” from a legend current amongst them. Queen Elizabeth first gave them the name (so they say) on witnessing a hurling match when the Wexford men, with yellow scarves round their waists, won. Said the queen, “These Yellow Bellies are the finest fellows I’ve ever seen.”
[2] Mourn.
[3] Forsooth.
[4] Law commentators of the time.
[5] A celebrated and noisy French singer.