Identify an SCA song from this fragment about chattel

August 22, 2024 6:37 AM

An old song just popped into my head today, but I can't remember the rest of it or find it online. I *think* it might be an old SCA comic song.... Men of (two-syllable place name), arm for battle/ They have stolen all your cattle/ And what's more, your precious chattel/ Your wenches and your ale!/ Men of (two-syllable place name), stout and steady/ Swords and axes at the ready/ Even though it is said ye/ Could not find the door!/

I can't remember the place name, but from the meter I am sure it has two syllables. Also, "door" might have been "floor"

posted by Mogur to Media & Arts (2 answers total)

It sounds like it’s based on “Men of Harlech” but I don’t know what the parody place / group would be.
posted by Hypatia at 7:06 AM on August 22

Best answer: http://quix.us:70/text/messages/BACKWATER/bw840222.txt says "Reisling."
posted by adekllny at 7:09 AM on August 22 [1 favorite]