The Escape Of John Webb

Five men to guard the British rank

And five to watch the town above

And two to stand at either hand

And one to let Bill Tenner out



He had eighty weight of Spanish iron

Between his neck bone and his knee

But Billy took Johnny up under his arm

And lugged him away right manfully



And Billy broke locks and Billy broke bolts

And Billy broke all that he came nigh

Until he came to the dungeon door

And that he broke right manfully



So they stole them a horse and away did ride

And who what they rode gallantly

Until they came to the river bank

To the river runnin' wild and free



The British were comin' close on their heels

And who but they stood fearfully

'Til Billy took Johnny up on his back

And carried him over it easily



And Billy broke locks and Billy broke bolts

And Billy broke all that he came nigh

Until he came to the dungeon door

And that he broke right manfully



So they called at the inn for a room to dance

And who but they danced merrily

And the very best dancer among them all

Was old John Webb who was just set free