The Phynodderree, and other legends of the Isle of Man (1882)
Callow, Edward, Watson, W. J., ill · London : J. Dean and Son · leaf 71
of mischief; and without any further prelude than a bow to his liege lord, and a very knowing wink as he looked towards Tom, he began the following song: THE ELFINS RIDE. When wild winds howl round Snaefells crown, And heavy clouds roll down his side,We love at midnight hour to roam,Or on a gallant… … THE JADED STEED. Theres not a nag thats worth his keepBut we soon try his pace by night; We mount him, trot him, gallop, leap Oer bank or stream, nought stays our flight. On, on we ride, nor slack the speedTill the grey east light gives warning; OR, THE FAIRY CUP OF KIRK MA LEW. 51 Back to his home…
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