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School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  1. The Slave's Dream (continued)

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    he was at liberty. Its voice was so cheerful that he started in his sleep and smiled at their happiness.
    "The Lordly Niger flowed": the majestic river Niger wended its way to the sea.
    "Tinkling Caravans": It seems that in this country it is the custom to hang bells on the caravans and as they came down the mountains roads the bells tinkled.
    "Martial clank": The ring of the scabbard at regular intervals.
    "Scabbard of steel": The steel sword-case which he carried.
    "Myriad tongues": Many languages.
    "Tempestuous" glee": Noisy happiness,
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Ging
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo