School: Meath Hill (roll number 7166)
- Location:
- Meath Hill, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Patrick J. Connolly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0712, Page 254
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There I heard a dismal groaning, a bewailing or bemoaning,
Such a weary mortals utter when the heart within is sore,
And I peer'd into that stable, but to fathom was unable
The dark doubts which then beset me of the voice within the door
Of that lone neglected out house, where I had not been before,
For three months, perhaps, and more.VI
Then I shouted like a Vandal to my wife to fetch a candle,
And I grasped an old spade-handle, that I seldom touched before;
"Wretch!" I cried, or vile intruder, tell me how it is that you dare
Skulk about me house, to rob me?" and I further stoutly swore
I should hand him to the barrack that is opposite my door,
Just ten perches, and no more.VII
But a sudden thought came flashing,
which constrained me then from dashing(continues on next page)
