The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-08-07

Tho old woman told the request, and the
King said: II will grant that with willingness.
for II will not take his head from me-"
Thirty armed mon were scnt and Fin was set
froo in the garden. While walking he asked
tho chief OF tho thirty. "Havo you musical in
struments?'
I'VE have not" said the chief: I'VE forgot
Thorn. II they we're here we would give music.
for pity you. Fin MacCool."
Whom I was ut homo" said Fin. having
the caro- and charge over men. We had music.
aud. II IL please you. will play some OF the
music OF Erin"
"Iwould be moro than glad II you would do
that" said tho chief
The Fenians Of Erin had horn called the
borabu. and when one OF them went wander
ing he took the borabu with him. as Fin had
done this time. 1t was tho only instrument on
which he could play. Fin blew tho horn. and
tho sound of 1t came to Beam Dyeermud from
tho Eastern world. Dyeermud himself was in
dcep sleep at the moment but tho sound en-
tered his right ear ard camo out through the
left Tho spring that ho made then took him
across seven ridges Of land before he was firm
on his feet. Dyeermud wiping his eyes. said:
Great Is the trouble that Is on you. Fin. Tor
the sound OF tho borabu has nevor yet entered
my right car unless you were In poril"
Then going at n spring to Cuas Wudig he
found the remains OF an old currachan. and
drawing out chisel. knife. and axe made
q fine boat Of the old one With ono kick OF his
right foot lie sent the boat seven leagues from
land. and following with bound dropped into
1t. He hoistod snils. not knowing whittier to
GO. north. south. cast. or west. but hold on his
way and ploughed the mighty ocean before
him. till. rs good luck would have 1t. he
reached the same harbor to which the woman
had come with Fin MacCool.
Dyesrmud saw tho boat which had brought
them. and said laughing heartily:
Il have tdings Of Fin. he's in this kingdom
In some place. for this is the boat which
brought him from Erin"
Dyeermud cast anchor. and landing. drew
his sword. and man seeing his look at that
moment would have wished to be twenty miles
distant On he went. walking till he had passed
through q broad tract Of country On the high
road he saw IN en-. women. and children all GO
ing one way and none any other. High and
low they were hurrying and fastening tho
man behind outstripping the man In front
Dyeermud sat on ditch to rest. and soon
wayfarer halted in front Of him. Where are
these people all hastening2" asked Dyeermud.
From what country or place are you ?"
asked the man. not to know whittier all these
people are going?"
Surely am not OF this place or your coun-
try" said Dyeermud. and care not to know
whittier you or these people are going. since
you cannot give o civil answer to an honest
question"
BE patient good man." said the wayfarer
From what country or place are your"
From Erin" said Dyeermud.
suppose. then. you have known Fin Mac
Cool. or have heard Of him."
Il have. indeed" said Dyeermud.
III you take my advice" said the wayfaring
man. you'll 60 out on the same road by which
you came in. or else not acknowledge Fin Mac
Cool OF Erin for that man will be hanged this
day before the kings castle; the gallows is
ready and built for him. When the life Is gone
out Of him his head will be struck of and left
as n plaything to please the kings mind for
ever. The body is to be dragged between four
wild horses. and the same will be done to you
II you acknowledge Fin MacCool Of Erin"
Il thank you for your answer" said Dyeer-
mud. and only because / don't like to lay a
weighty hand on you. you would never again
give advice like that to a man Of the Fenians
Of Erin. But show me the way to the castle"
If you were ON the top OF that mountain"
said the wayfarer. pointing northward. you
would see tho Kings castle"
Dyeermud went on In strong haste and from
tho mountain top saw the Kings castle. On
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hal gathered to SOC Fin MacCool's death that
il pin were to drop from the middle Of tho
sky it could not fall without striking the head
OF man. woman. or child.
When Dyeermud came down to the field it
was useless to ask for room or for passage
since each wished himself to be nearest the
place OF Fins death. Dyeermud drew his
sword. ard as a mower goes through the grass
OF meadow on a harvest day. or hawk
through flock OF starlings on chilly March
morning. SO did Dyeermud cut his way
through the crowd till he came to the gallows.
He turned then toward the castle. struck the
pole of combat. and far was the sound OF his
blow heard. The King put his head tn rough
the window.
Who struck that blow?" asked the King.
He must be an enemy"
You could not expect a friend to do the like
Of that" replied Dyeermud. Il struck the
blow"
who are you? ?" cried the King.
My name when in Erin is Dyeermud."
What brought you hither2" asked the
King.
II came" replied Dyeermud. Ito succor my
chief. Fin MacCoo"
Tho King lot laugh out OF himself and
asked: Have any more men come besides
your"
when you finish with me you may be look
ing for others." said Dyeermud.
What do you want to- day ?" asked the King
Il want to see Fin MacCool. or to fight FOL
him.
Flight you may" said tho King. but SEE
| him you will not"
WELL" said Dyeermud. "it is too early In
the evening for me to rest without having the
blood OF enemies on my sword. SO send out
against mo seven hundred Of your best armed
mon on my right hand. seven hundred on my
left. seven hundred behind M. and tw enty on,
hundred before my eyesGht."
Fins death was delayed. and tho mon that
no asked for put out against Dyeermud. Com
Ing sunset ne had tho last head cut from tn,
last body. and going through his days worl
made heaps Of tho bodies and piles OF tn.
| heads.
''WiIl YOU give me shelter from the nigh
air" asked Dyeermud. then turning to tn,
castle.
II will. and welcome" said the King. point
ing to II long house at n distance.
| Dyeermud went to tho long house and to hi