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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0870, Page 126

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  1. Dream of Treasure - Bridge of London - Magic Cures for Lovely Lady Who is Ill

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    Once upon a time there lived a wife and husband in a little cabin on the bog of Allen. They had one son and his name was Jack.
    Jack dreamt three nights in succession that if he could get to the bridge of London he would find his fortune but how to get there was the mystery.
    However one morning Jack rose very early. He travelled night and day. At last he reached the bridge of London.
    He walked the bridge of London for three days and still no sign of his fortune. When at last he met a little old man. Jack told him his story.
    "Well" said the little old man "you must travel"
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT1645: The Treasure at Home
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    59
    Address
    Ralph, Co. Wexford