School: Northampton (roll number 6396)
- Location:
- Northampton, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Domhnalláin
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- (continued from previous page)They knew the cause of all his grief,
but not one soul would speak.18. One man would at the others gaze,
but none would raise the strain,
Till young Ó Héidhin at length arose,
and broke the silent chain.19. "Now sir," he said, "for me provide a
steed both fleet and strong,
And I'll be off to Killeen's church,
and search the ruins (al) among.20. And if the Long Black Hand is there,
I'll die or revenge take
Upon that hellish murdering elf,
for my dear father's sake".21. His sword he grasped in his right
hand, and mounted Lynch's steed
And posted off without delay to fail if
fate decreed.22. Arriving at the Abbey gate - "Art thou
within?" he cried,
"I am and soon will be with you,"
the Long Black Hand replied.(continues on next page)
