Volume: CBÉ 0220 (Part 1)

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1. The Banshee (continued)

   

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   almost dead. He was trembling and bathed in sweat and the foam was thick on his mouth. I saw that it would be necessary to lead him across But the horse was so frightened that I thought it best to lead him back and tie him as before. "We must investigate" replied the Priest "There's something wrong, foul play of some kind or perhaps some tragedy." Again w made our way to the bridge. As we drew near it the Priest says to me, "Keep your eyes on the corner of the hedge, they are keener than mine. Tell me if you see anything. I stared at the spot but could see nothing. Suddenly my companion stopped and gripped the Priest by the arm, "Look" he shouted "do you see it?" "See what?" inquired the Priest. "It's the banshee" he said and fainted.
   We soon brought him to again and I must say a certain feeling of awe rose before me. "It can't be a banshee" replied the Priest "The idea

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   History Edit

   Date

   6 July 1936

   Item type

   Lore

   Language

   English

   Writing mode

   Handwritten

   Writing script

   Roman script

   Informant

   • Máirtín de Róiste