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School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  1. The Slave's Dream (continued)

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    cried aloud in the Desert and its voice was wild and free. He started in his sleep but he smiled at their noisy glee.
    "The lordly Niger" flowed: The majestic river Niger wended its way towards the sea.
    "Tinkling Caravans": It seems that in that country little bells used to be hung on caravans and as they descended the mountain you could hear the tinkling of the little bell.
    Martial Clank: The ring of the sword beating regularly.
    Scabbard of steel: A steel case for a sword.
    Myriad tongues: A great number of langues.
    Tempestuous glee: Noisy happiness.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mhaigh Eo