School: Coill-Chéim (roll number 9044)
- Location:
- Calhame, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seán Mac Cuinneagáin
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- (continued from previous page)Many a giant I did subdue,
I ran the fiery dragon through and through.
I fought them all courageously,
And still will always fight for liberty:
Here I draw my bloody weapon.
Show me the man that dare me stand,
I'll cut him down with my courageous hand.
The Turkish Knight (a youth with blackened face),
I am the man that dare you challenge,
Whose courage is great.
And with my sword I made Dukes and Earls to quake.
Saint George:
What are you but a poor silly lad?
The Turkish Knight:
I am a Turkey champion, from Turkeyland I came.
To fight you, great Saint George, by name;
I'll cut you and slash you, and send you to Turkey.
To make mince pies baked in an oven,
And after I have done I'll fight e'er a champion in Christendom.
(St. George strikes him with his sword, and then cries)
Saint George
A doctor, a doctor! Ten pounds for a doctor!
Is there never a doctor to be found who can
Cure this man of his deep and mortal wound?
(A doctor dressed up in top hat, and with a bottle of medicine in his hand, comes forward).
Doctor:
Here comes I, old Doctor Brown,(continues on next page)
- Informant
- P. Mc Closkey
