School: Inniskeen (roll number 13396)
- Location:
- Inis Caoin, Co. Mhuineacháin
- Teacher: Louis A. Duffy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0933, Page 112
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- (continued from previous page)bright her person straight and tall,
Where is the lass that could surpass the Star of Townly Hall.
III
I quickly then stepped up to her said I "my joy and fair,"
By your oppress and beauty I am caught in cupid's snare,
You will have land and property and servants at your call,
If you will agree and marry me sweet Star of Townly Hall.
IV
King Sir! you speak so hasty and your word they are so free,
As I am not your equal therefore and let me be,
I'am a Roman Catholic on Mary's aid I call
Where is the clown that can confound these words in Townly Hall.
V
Fair maid you speak so hasty when you say that I am a clown,
Our Church is Universal and it stands on firm ground,(continues on next page)
