School: Corr Odhar (roll number 14701)

Location:
Corrower, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aibhistín Ó Coinnigh
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    his promise”.
    “Well” said the princess, “that is all I want to know, and so saying she took from her small portmanteau a beautiful table-cloth which she spread on a dressing-table close by, and in an instant there appeared the most delicious food and drink.
    “Now” she said, “help yourself and I hope you will enjoy a good meal”
    So the Prince sat down and enjoyed a good meal and thanked the Princess very much.
    “Now” she said, “tomorrow my father will make a three-fold condition with you, and if you cannot fulfil those tasks he will tell you you lose your head. If you can you get your liberty. But do not worry – I will be at your aid but you must keep it secret. Be sure and do not even make a start until I arrive as I am supposed to bring your dinner, and I will soon transact
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Folktales index
    AT0313: The Girl as Helper
    AT0400: The Man on a Quest for his Lost Wife
    AT0852: The Hero Forces the Princess to Say, “That is a Lie.”
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Austin F. Cunney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corrower, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    William Loftus
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Graffy, Co. Mayo