Bonnie Prince Charlie was a hard drinker
And since the French invasion had not come
To help his cause in time, his forces were
Dispirited, retreating to the gloom
Of Scotland in winter, not home to him
Despite beating Hanover at Falkirk,
Another win like Prestonpans, he'd some
Drinking to do in Bannockburn House, work
Of reclaiming the throne on hold, the talk
And smiles of the fair Miss Clementina
Of more interest, perhaps. No general's son,
He commanded badly and had to take
Flight from Culloden to Hebrides' shore
And thence to French mistresses and boredom
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