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1. Bridie Keanes Drake (continued)

   

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   V
   As he trotted along on horse back.
   His blood did quickly flow.
   And he called upon John Foran.
   And to him his wounds did show.
   VI
   Saying look what Bridie done to me.
   And sure I could expect no more.
   When Johny brought the thatching knife.
   And drove me from the door.
   VII
   But I will summons both of them.
   And they will sorely pay.
   I will have you as a witness.
   So be out the next court day.
   VIII
   And when the court day came at last.
   T'was a funny sight to see.
   When Michael and the drake were called.
   To fight for liberty.
   IX
   Now Michael was swearing black and white.
   That Johny brought the knife.
   And but for Jack Micky coming on.
   They would surely take his life.
   X
   But now to conclude and finish.

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. poetry
         1. folk poetry (~9,504)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Patrick Roche

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Keale, Co. Limerick