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1. The Flight of the Arrow

   

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   A long time ago there lived in Ireland a King whose three sons each wanted to marry a neighbouring princess. Their father decided to send them abroad and whichever one of them would being back the most wonderful thing would win the princess. One of the sons, taking a northerly direction, came to a place where glass tubes were on show. He approached the owner of the stall with a view to purchasing a particular tube, but the man did not appear willing to sell. After much persuasion, however, he consented, and the sale was effected. The second son, taking a southerly direction, came to a large orchard which was owned by a very rich man. The prince asked the owner if he might take one of the apples from a tree that was unusual both in size and appearance. The man appeared unwilling to grant the request at first, but, in consideration of a large sum of money, he handed the prince one of the apples. The third son, travelling towards the rising sun came to a large city where some carpets were being sold. He approached the vendor and for an immense sum of money he purchased a very beautiful carpet. As agreed, the three princes met at their father's home and submitted for the King's inspection their different purchases.

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   AT0654: The Three Brothers

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   74

   Occupation

   Feirmeoir

   Address

   Gleann Creach, Co. Chorcaí