The Queen Of Argyll
Gentlemen it is my duty to inform you of one beauty
Though I'd ask of you a favor, no to seek her for
awhile
Though I own she is a creature of character and feature
No words can paint the picture of the Queen of all
Argyll
And if you could have seen her there, boys if you had
just been there
The swan was in her movement, and the morning in her
smile
All the roses in the garden, they bow and ask her
pardon
For not one could match the beauty of the Queen of
all Argyll
On that evening that I mention, I passed with light
intention
Through a part of our dear country known for beauty
and for style
Bein' a place of noble thinkers, of scholars and great
drinkers
But above them all for splendour shone the Queen of
all Argyll
And if you could have seen her there, boys if you had
just been there
The swan was in her movement, and the morning in her
smile
All the roses in the garden, they bow and ask her
pardon
For not one could match the beauty of the Queen of
all Argyll
So my lads my needs must leave you, my intention no
to grieve you
Nor indeed would I deceive you, oh I'll see you in
awhile
I must find some way to gain her, to court her and
to tame her
I fear my heart's in danger from the Queen of all
Argyll
Painting: "Rosalind in the Forest" by Sir John Everett Millais