A SMUGGLER'S SONG - READ BY JAMES LEEPER

A Smuggler's Song - Rudyard Kipling. Read By James Leeper.
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I have always had a great interest in the British smugglers ever since I was young. I hope you enjoy it. As far as I am aware the poem is in public domain.
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The Poem Itself:
IF you wake at midnight, and hear a horse's feet,
Don't go drawing back the blind, or looking in the street,
Them that ask no questions isn't told a lie.
Watch the wall my darling while the Gentlemen go by.
Five and twenty ponies,
Trotting through the dark -
Brandy for the Parson, 'Baccy for the Clerk.
Laces for a lady; letters for a spy,
Watch the wall my darling while the Gentlemen go by!
Running round the woodlump if you chance to find
Little barrels, roped and tarred, all full of brandy-wine,
Don't you shout to come and look, nor use 'em for your play.
Put the brishwood back again - and they'll be gone next day !
If you see the stable-door setting open wide;
If you see a tired horse lying down inside;
If your mother mends a coat cut about and tore;
If the lining's wet and warm - don't you ask no more !
If you meet King George's men, dressed in blue and red,
You be careful what you say, and mindful what is said.
If they call you " pretty maid," and chuck you 'neath the chin,
Don't you tell where no one is, nor yet where no one's been !
Knocks and footsteps round the house - whistles after dark -
You've no call for running out till the house-dogs bark.
Trusty's here, and Pincher's here, and see how dumb they lie
They don't fret to follow when the Gentlemen go by !
'If You do as you've been told, 'likely there's a chance,
You'll be give a dainty doll, all the way from France,
With a cap of Valenciennes, and a velvet hood -
A present from the Gentlemen, along 'o being good !
Five and twenty ponies,
Trotting through the dark -
Brandy for the Parson, 'Baccy for the Clerk.
Them that asks no questions isn't told a lie -
Watch the wall my darling while the Gentlemen go by !

[@Charlenepharepoetry_official]

Love this, amazing voice, great sound effects!!

[@JamesLeeperLoneWolfAudioWorks]

Thank you! 😊 very kind 😁

[@laurajohnson6555]

As usual, exceptional!

[@JamesLeeperLoneWolfAudioWorks]

Aww. Thanks Laura! :D Thanks for listening! :D

[@eleiecekrawiec8093]

As you read, I was 'watching' each scene unfold in my mind. Beautifully done. just the right sounds effects and levels. And, by no means least, you have a wonderful voice. Well done, indeed!

[@JamesLeeperLoneWolfAudioWorks]

Eleiece, thank you so much for your lovely words my friend and thank you for taking the time to have a listen 😁
This poem is one my favourite from Rudyard Kipling ever since I was a child.
Be sure to check my other videos. I have done If by Rudyard Kipling and two original poems by myself. I love your feedback on them.
Thanks again, Eleiece 😁

[@AlexGilmour]

Amazing job on every front here man, very atmospheric and beautifully performed.

[@JamesLeeperLoneWolfAudioWorks]

Thanks mate! Really appreciate your kind words! Really enjoyed doing this one. 😁

[@alexachipman]

Love the sound effects!

[@JamesLeeperLoneWolfAudioWorks]

Thank you, Alexa! 😁

[@petebuzzsawholland]

Very atmospheric.

[@JamesLeeperLoneWolfAudioWorks]

Thanks Pete! Glad you're enjoyed it. I love this poem. My favourite part of our history.

[@jallenecs]

Good job, James!

[@JamesLeeperLoneWolfAudioWorks]

Thanks, June! 😁