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1. A Legend of Grange - Hare the Notorious Priest-Hunter (continued)

   

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   priest hunter & informer - Hare, to the district. He took possession of a fine old mansion in Grange, & lived there quite unsuspected for a long time.
   Local suspicions were aroused when quite a number of priests & their guides failed to reach Scornac. A plan was formed, a trap was laid for Hare, for the route from Ballincollig led past Hare's residence. At a late hour one night, some youths disguised as priests passed along the right of way through Hare's wood. The opening of a wicket coincided with the flashing of a dim light in Hare's study.
   The party noted this, but continued on their journey. A few moments later they were confronted by Hare, who gave them the usual kindly salutation, & invited them to rest at his home for a while & take some refreshments to aid them on their journey.
   The party accepted & cautiously followed him by a side entrance (Hare's thoughtful suggestion to avoid his servants!). The door was open & Hare stood politely aside to permit his guests to enter before him. But the leader of the party, taking the initiative, pushed Hare forward into the dark entrance. Instantly

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mrs T. Grainger

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   63

   Occupation

   Widow

   Address

   Lisheens, Co. Cork