School: Coill-Chéim (roll number 9044)
- Location:
- Calhame, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seán Mac Cuinneagáin
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- (continued from previous page)Pull out your purse and pay, sir!
Saint Patrick:
I'll run my sword through your body, and make you run away, sir;
So enter Oliver Cromwell, and clear the way.
Oliver Cromwell:
Here comes I, Oliver Cromwell, as you may suppose,
I've conquered many nations with my long copper nose,
I've made my foes to tremble and my enemies to quake.
And I've beat my opposer's till I've made their hearts to ache:
And if you don't believe what I say,
Enter Beelzebub and clear the way.
Beelzebub:
Here comes I, Beelzebub,
And over my shoulder I carry my club,
And in my hand a dripping pan,
I think myself a jolly old man;
And if you don't believe what I say,
Enter Devil Doubt and clear the way.
Devil Doubt:
Here comes I, wee Devil Doubt,
If you don't give me money I'll sweep you all out,
Money I want, and money I crave,
If you don't give me money I'll sweep you all to the grave.
The Leader:
Ladies and gentlemen, since our sport is ended,
Our box must now be recommended;(continues on next page)
- Informant
- P. Mc Closkey
