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School: Gort an Locha (roll number 1414)

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Gort an Locha, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
S. Ó Docraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0182, Page 617

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  1. Willy Reilly (continued)

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    "Oh, gentlemen", Esquire Tolliard said, "with pity look on me,
    This villain came amongst us to disgrace our family,
    And by his base contrivances this villainy was planned,
    If I don't get satisfaction I'll quit this Irish land".
    The lady, with a tear, began, and thus replied she,
    "The fault is none of Reilly's, the blame lies all on me,
    I forced him for to leave his place and come along with me,
    I loved him out of measure, which wrought our destiny".
    Out spoke the noble Fox, at the table he stood by:
    "Oh, gentlemen, consider on this extremity,
    To hang a man for love is a murder, you may see,
    So spare the life of Reilly, let him leave this counterie.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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