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1. The Laughing Knights' Island Folktale (continued)

   

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   he heard the flapping of wings, and in another minute he was flying through the air at great speed. When she came to the little island she rested for five or six minutes, took her load and away again. Jack had his knife in his hand all the time, and when he was let down the second time, he waited till the eagle was a good way off, for he heard the scream of calling her young ones to have a feed, but when they came there was nothing but the skin of the old horse. The eagle soared about to see what took her hard earned prey from her, but saw no enemy. So in great rage she tore up the hide into shreds, and they swallowed some of it, but they were sadly disappointed. Jack travelled on for that day and slept in the wood that night. Next day he started on his journey, and he met a man.
   He asked him how far it was to the Laughing Knight's Castle,
   '' It's another days journey; but what are you going there for ? He beheads everyone that vexes him. ''
   '' Well I'm going to live with him, and I'll please him if I can. ''
   Well good luck to you, but I wouldn't like to be in your place. ''
   Jack started on and came to the castle next day. He thought Green Slieve's gate bad, but the Laughing Knight's gate

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Informant

   B. O Grady

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Béal Átha Conaill, Co. an Chabháin