Boyne Water

A story is told of “ Highland Sandy,” an old piper of the 92nd. When the detachment to which he piped was located in Ireland, an order was given that “Boyne Water” was not to be played.

“Boyne Water,” however, was one of Sandy’s favourite tunes, and to the surprise of the commander, the first time the company marched out after the prohibition was issued, Sandy struck up the forbidden air

“What are you doing? “ cried the officer. “Do YOU know
that you are not allowed to play Boyne Water?”

“It isn't Boyne Water at all,” replied Sandy “it is quite another tune to the same air.”

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