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1. The Laughing Knights' Island Folktale (continued)

   

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   soon as Jack got a little space between them he flung the bangle, and it settled over her head and round her neck. Jack was well pleased for he was a little scared at the appearance of the awful old giant's mother. As the bangle fell on her she was still coming towards Jack, and so near that she got a mere scrape at him with her long arms, and dreadful nails. She was not near enough to reach his flesh, but she tore the clothes off one side, like so many knives. That put Jack on his mettle so he gave the silken rope a quick jerk so that she let a scream, that could be heard a mile away.
   But this was the last of her, and the last of the savage tribe, for Jack cut off her head and threw it along with the others, and covered them with moss. '' Now '' said he there's three of the ugliest faces
   ever I saw. ''
   So the strife was over in that place.
   When Jack , went home with his cows, the king, as he was called said to him, '' How is it that you lost none of my cattle? ''
   '' Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies, ''Master. '' Well you are the best boy I ever had and you'll never leave me. '' '' Never as long as we agree but do you ever go for a walk? If you come with me to the pasture I will show

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Informant

   B. O Grady

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan