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School: Lios Dubh (C.)

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Lisduff, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 378

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    (continued from previous page)
    His mildness and behaviour
    Where ever that he goes,
    Hi is well sized both neat and wise
    Like maiden's chastisy.
    If I had my will I would be still
    In my love's company.
    IV
    Said the mother to the daughter
    What makes you speak so strange,
    To marry a poor labouring boy
    The world for to range,
    Some noble lord might fancy
    your great riches to enjoy,
    And do not throw yourself away
    On a poor labouring boy.
    V
    Said the daughter to the mother
    Your talk is all in vain,
    For kings, lords, dukes and earls
    Their company I distain.
    I would rather live a humble life
    My time to employ,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mai Flatley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Treankeel, Co. Mayo