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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1003, Page 174

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    some business. After much consideration the father gave his consent and allowed the lad to go.
    So, the two went down to the bottom of the lake on the horse's back. On their going, the man told the boy not to take anything from the girl he would meet.
    When they reached the bottom (of the bottom) of the lake, they saw a great castle, which they entered. In the castle, was a beautiful lady with a knife stuck in her throat. She told the boy to take out the knife for her, which he did.
    She, then, asked him to stay with them there but he refused. She offered him gold and silver (then), and he still refused. At last,
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ida Deignan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Brigid Smith
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Mullagh, Co. Cavan