School: Druim na dTréad
- Location:
- Drumnatread, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Stonndúin
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He wrote back a letter to Jane of Benbawn
To stop at the orchard as long as she can,
To not leave McFadden or long Sam behind,
For remember their case it is far worse then mine
With my fall de the ladley right fall the dall é.
IV
About my old velvet waist-coat that's step in the pot,
Wash it and dry it and don't leave it by,
But give it to Guslie the moment I die,
With my fall de the ladley right fall the dall é.
V
When all things were settled they thought it was best
To send for the minister to leave him to rest,
The minister came with the greatest of speed
But Jacob cried out, for him there's no need
With my fall the de ladley right fall the dall é.
VI
Then he got ready to give him a bowl,
Saying, take this my brave fellow and pray for your soul
Saying take this my great fellow you'll(continues on next page)
