I.
Wrestling Matches.
When the youth of a village met at a céilidh, or indoor gathering, and a wrestling match was resolved upon, one of them was appointed a king or master of the ceremonies, and the company was bound to be obedient to him in everything. In the following game a stout and likely lad was fixed upon to come in, in the character of a “Desert Glede” (Croman Fàsaich). When he came in, the following speech occurred: addressing the king, he said:—
Croman.
“Leigeadh da, leigeadh da, Dia,”
Righ.
“Co as a thàinig thu, a Chromain Fhàsaich, no ’de an dràsda thug so thu?”
Croman.
“Thàinig mi a m’ fhonn ’s a m’ fhearann, ’s a m’ fhàsach fhéin.”
Righ.