School: Corr Odhar (roll number 14701)
- Location:
- Corrower, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Aibhistín Ó Coinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 385
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- (continued from previous page)her to attend the royal wedding.“Well”, said the princess, “you must return and tell his majesty that I am very grateful, but you must tell him also that I must refuse his invitation unless he provides a royal escort”.So the cobbler went back to the palace and informed the King of what she had said and the King replied: “She must be of royal birth since she demands a royal escort”, and he sent the royal carriage and a guard of honour to bring her to the feast, and in due time she arrived. All were enjoying themselves and also trying to amuse the Prince and his intended bride. The princess form the Western World took notice of all but remained silent and the Prince did not recognise her. At last she said to the King: “I would to be allowed to do something to amuse your majesty and the company”.“Most certainly”, said the King, “I would be delighted with any amusement any person may make”.“Thank you”, she said and rising walked over to a large table that stood in the middle of the great banquet hall. She put her hand into her(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
