School: An Bháinseach (C.) (roll number 11965)

Location:
Bansha, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mheiscill
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    go. She agreed after some time, and when farewells had been taken, Mickey set out in the horse and trap with the farmer. At Tumbridge crossroads a little man with auburn hair and whiskers was seated. Between his legs stood a fierce terrier. When the farmers horse and trap came to the crossroads, the little man called Mickey to him. Our boy friend stayed for some time in consultation with the little man, and then he rejoined the farmer he carried with him the terrier and a little whistle given him by the old man. "Whenever you are in danger", the old man said, "this little dog will drive off your enemies. And if the dog is absent, one blast of the whistle will bring him to your side no matter how tightly he is held". Afterwards he told Mickey another secret.
    Next day, Mickey started to help on the farm and all went well for some time. One day in August, when the men were at work in the fields, and the farmers wife away in town, a stranger called and interviewed the farmers servant maid. He promised her a substantial present if she arranged to send
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