Jack the Ripper Conference 2012 in York

[Iain Wilson]

That and the fact that the Romans got beyond a certain point in Britain and thought "Really? What's the point? Sling up another wall and call it even..."

[fido]

Brilliant Martin,

Thank you.

It was Kafoozalum (Kipling?) I was referring to yes.

Neil

In days of old there lived a jade
Of low repute -
A prostitute -
Who carried on a roaring trade
All around Jerusalem.

Hi-Si Kafoozelum,
Kafoozelum. Kafoozelum!
Hi-Si Kafoozelum
The harlot of Jerusalem

From Jericho there came by night
A crafty shite,
An Israelite,
Who was resolved with all his might
To shag the fair Kafoozelum.

Hi-Si, Kafoozelum (etc)

Kafoozelum, the crafty tart,
She crossed her legs and blew a far4,
And off he floated, like a dart
High above Jerusalem.

Hi-Si (etc)


Cited by Rudyard Kipling in two short stories, so over 100 years old. Could even have been whistled by JtR himself as he meditated on ladies of the profession.

Martin F

[Monty]

In days of old there lived a jade
Of low repute -
A prostitute -
Who carried on a roaring trade
All around Jerusalem.

Hi-Si Kafoozelum,
Kafoozelum. Kafoozelum!
Hi-Si Kafoozelum
The harlot of Jerusalem

From Jericho there came by night
A crafty shite,
An Israelite,
Who was resolved with all his might
To shag the fair Kafoozelum.

Hi-Si, Kafoozelum (etc)

Kafoozelum, the crafty tart,
She crossed her legs and blew a far4,
And off he floated, like a dart
High above Jerusalem.

Hi-Si (etc)


Cited by Rudyard Kipling in two short stories, so over 100 years old. Could even have been whistled by JtR himself as he meditated on ladies of the profession.

Martin F

Hi Martin,

Many thanks for that. Didnt realise it was that old.

By the way, enjoyed your contribution to The Dark side of the Jack CD, especially on Andrew Firths Labyrinth.

Monty