Goatskin

"The Son of a King -- me!" said Gilly of the Goatskin.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

Goatskin, that we will go if it be pleasing to you, Son of my Heart.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

The little animal that had been in the claws of the crane came to Gilly of the Goatskin.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

But although he never stirred out of the cradle, Gilly of the Goatskin had ways of diverting himself.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

After that the Churl of the Townland of Mischance began to be afraid that Gilly of the Goatskin would be too wise for him, and would get away at the end of the three months with his wages, a guinea, a groat and a tester, in his fist.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

Gilly of the Goatskin the troubles that were in store for him -- danger from the sword and the spear and the knife, from water and fire, from the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

Gilly of the Goatskin knew that he had only to hold the Crystal Egg in his hand and wish, to get all he could think of.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

Goatskin, which adventures are written in "The Craneskin Book."

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

What did Gilly of the Goatskin do in the Townland of Mischance?

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926

"Well, if that suits you it will suit me," said Gilly of the Goatskin.

The King of Ireland's Son Padraic Colum 1926