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1. Story - A Mighty Man of the Sea (continued)

   

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   as a queen",said she ."All right my dear",said the fisherman.He went to the sea-shore and going to the water 's edge cried out -
   O wonderful man of the Sea
   Please come forth and listen to me,
   Fot the wish of my spouse ,Is a neat little house
   and that favour she's as King for me.
   The giant at once appeeraed smiling kindly."your wife wishes for a snug little house "he said .Well that is easily granted ,go home and see the pretty cottage with roses climbing over the wall and a very cosy look about it generally."Isn't this grand"said the woman , but I would rather a King's palace .The fisherman returned to the shore to ask for a palace .His request was granted.When he returned,his wife said isn't this grand but I would like something nicer .He returned to the sea and explained his the case.
   The giant came but his eyes were like fire .he told the fisherman go home .The woman was standing at the door of the cabin.

   

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   AT0555: The Fisher and his Wife

   Language

   English

   Collector

   P. J. King

   Address

   Killernan, Co. Clare

   Informant

   Michael Meere

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Killernan, Co. Clare