In the wood at Coolmore, Currabinny, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, there were fishermen's cottages on the banks of the river, which are now in ruins.
One day, a fisherman came out of his house. On the strand and not far away something flashed.
He walked without a sound up to the object, and was most surprised to see a rat, and beside him a slab of gold glittering in the sun.
The man caught up a large stone and hit the rat and