Scoil: An Cheathrú Gharbh

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1. Story (ar lean)

   

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   said the mayor, “What have you brought the soldier here for?” “For playing cards in the church”. “Well, soldier what have you to say for yourself?” “Much sir, I hope.” “Very good. If not, I will punish you more than man ever punished.” “I have been”, said the soldier, “about six weeks on the march. I have neither Bible nor common prayer book I have nothing but a pack of cards, and i’ll satisfy your worship of the purity of my intentions.” And spreading the cards before the mayor he began with the ace: “When I see the ace it reminds me there is one God. When I see the deuce it reminds me of the Father and Son. When I see the tray it reminds me of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. When I see the four it reminds me of the four Evangelists that preached: Matthew, Mark, Luke and

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   AT1613: “Playing‑Cards Are my Calendar and Prayerbook.”

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   Béarla

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   Mary Gillespie

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   Mrs Gillespie

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