School: Corr Odhar (roll number 14701)
- Location:
- Corrower, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Aibhistín Ó Coinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 361
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- (continued from previous page)on the old griddle, and he afterwards retired to bed.As the tower clock struck twelve the Princess appeared in the Prince’s sleeping room as on the previous night. “Good night Prince” she said, “I am glad you fared well today and you will fare well tomorrow also if you will follow my advice and he faithful to your promise”“Oh yes”, said the Prince, “I will be faithful even if it costs me my life".“That is all I want to know”, said she. “Now Prince” she began, “tomorrow’s task will be something similar to yesterdays’. Do exactly as I tell you and don’t even make an effort to accomplish it as you will be only destroying your dress. Be at ease until I arrive and I will soon settle your trouble. So good night dear Prince; my time is due and I must go.” And so the prince sat down and fell fast asleep.Next morning as day was dawning the little Dwarf King called on the Prince. “Are you asleep?” he said.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Austin F. Cunney
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Corrower, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- William Loftus
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 55
- Address
- Graffy, Co. Mayo
