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i Down in Carlisle there lived a lady, Being most beautiful and gay; She was determined to live a lady, No man on earth could her betray,
2 Unless it was a man of honor,
A man of honor and high degree; Then approached two loving soldiers, This fair lady for to see,
3 One being a brave lieutenant,
A brave lieutenant and a man of war;
The other being a brave sea captain,
A captain on a ship that was Kong Kong Kar.
4 Up spoke this fair young lady, Saying, "I can't be but one man's bride; If you come back tomorrow morning And on this case we will decide."
5 She ordered her a span of horses, A span of horses at her command; Down the road the three did travel Till they come to the lions' den.
6 There she stopped and there she halted These two soldiers stood gazing around, And for the space of half an hour
This young lady lies speechless on the ground.
7 And when she did recover,
Threw her fan down in the lions' den, Saying, "Which of you to gain a lady Will return my fan again?"
8 Then up stepped this brave lieutenant, Raised his voice both loud and clear, "I know I am a dear lover of women, But I will not give my life for love."
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