School: Cill Chóirne (C.) (roll number 8829)
- Location:
- Kilcorney, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin
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- (continued from previous page)To describe it I would not presume
Like Venus she appeared by that rive
As it flows through the town of Macroom.
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I approached her in great consternation
With my heart full of sorrow & care
Disclosing in fond conversation
The impression her beauty had made
Were I ruler of France or of Russia
With you I would soon wear the Crown
And join you in wedlock, my darling!
You're the beauty of sweet Masseytown.
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She replied in a strain most melodious
With precaution, selfpossession and care
Your flattery and false insinuation
Is more than a mortal could bear
My parents would shun me forever
If discovered with you in this lawn
So go with your faults and amorous speeches
And leave me alone by Sullane.
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However, we walked on together
Inhaling the pleasant fine air
When she cried in a tone most disisting
And seeing that her father came there
His presence to me was apalling(continues on next page)
