Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp · Chapter
A Cowboy Song explained
A cowboy expresses his devotion to Lolita, vowing to earn gold and even steal cattle to build a ranch for her, confident in her love despite other suitors.
What happens
A cowboy expresses his devotion to Lolita, vowing to earn gold and even steal cattle to build a ranch for her, confident in her love despite other suitors.
Themes in this chapter
Love and Romance
The cowboy's devotion to Lolita drives his actions, including theft, to secure a future together.
Characters to notice
Key passages
“I could not be so well content, So sure of thee, Señorita, But well I know you must relent And come to me, Lolita!”
I wouldn't be so happy and confident in your love if I didn't know you'll eventually give in and be mine.
Expresses the cowboy's certainty in winning Lolita's heart.
“I ride the range for thy dear sake, To earn thee gold, Señorita, Lolita; And steal the gringo’s cows to make A ranch to hold Lolita!”
I work as a cowboy to earn money for you, and I'll even steal cattle from foreigners to build a ranch where we can live together.
Highlights the cowboy's willingness to break the law for love.