School: Bawnboy
- Location:
- Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: T. Ó Grady
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0963, Page 195
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- (continued from previous page)'' Oh Pat you are the greatest hero that ever stood inside of the Dark Arches, and as she spoke in walked a very tall-man with a big white beard. He wore a hat the shape of a church spire and four gold tassels round it with one-on the top, and a gold band round the lower part of it, and a long blue cloak embroidered with gold. He walked up to Paddy and put out his hands to him
'' Well done young cavalier you have earned the greatest prize that I can give you. I am the father of these two ladies and you can have your choice of them for your bride. ''
'' Oh begorra '' says Paddy, that's more than I deserve. '' ' No it is not enough for what you have done Take your choice. ''
Paddy looked at the two ladies, he could see no difference in them, so he reached his hand for the one that stood nearer his right. They are both beautiful '' says Paddy and I know the one I left will not be jealous, for I'm not much to look at. ''
'' Oh you are magnificent, and what's better you are brave beyond all men. '' Begorra I'm glad you have such a grand opinion of me. ''
'' Yes '' says she, and it will last forever '' '' Come now '' says the old man. '' Come till I see you(continues on next page)
- Informant
- B. O' Grady
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 84
