And sent in for his six big sons, to heave him in the ditch;
“Nabocklish,” said Saint Kevin, “I’ll soon settle these young urchins,”
So he turned the king and his six sons into the seven churches.
Thomas Shalvey (fl. 1850).
THE SHAUGHRAUN.
Scene—Exterior of Father Dolan’s Cottage.
Enter Moya.
Moya. There! now I’ve spancelled the cow and fed the pig, my uncle will be ready for his tay. Not a sign of Conn for the past three nights. What’s come to him?
Enter Mrs. O’Kelly.
Mrs. O’K. Is that yourself, Moya? I’ve come to see if that vagabond of mine has been round this way.