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School: Ballysadare (2.) (roll number 11769)

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Ballysadare, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Kathleen Noble
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0176, Page 204

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    Under gravel I did travel. Over land I did stand. I rode the mare that never was fooled and I carried the bridle in my hand.
    Answer: a bicycle

    A long thing, a strong thing, a jiggy thing and a belly whang the seat my master sat upon.
    Answer: A horse's saddle
    As I went into London I met a London scholar. He took off his hat and drew his gloves. Tell me the name of the London scholar.
    Answer: Andrew
    As I went out a guttry [?] gap
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English