Ghabh am Prionnsa cal’ ’nad dhiithaich,
Dh’ eirich thu leis le lan durachd,
’S nuair bhristeadh a ris air le bhiuthaidh*
Phill air n-ais gu t’ fhasga cliuiteach.
25 Nach mi-fhortanach a’ chilis so,
Gun do dheilich** m’ eideadh ciiil rium,
M’ eideadh-uchd, mo sgiath’s mo liiireach,
Ann am Mixideart thug e chill rium ?
Ach car aon bhliadhan ni mi furas
30 Dh’ fhiach am pill mo ghaol o thuras;
Ma thig esan gheibh mi cumail,
’S ni mi cridheil, failteach fuireach.
* biixthaidh = laoich, armailt
** dheilich = dhealaich
QUESTIONS
Notes to candidates
{a) The answers to the following questions may be in either Gaelic or English
except when otherwise indicated.
[b) Arabic numerals within brackets refer to lines.
Marks
1- Tell briefly the central theme of this poem. 2
2. What compliment is paid to Raonall Og in lines 3-4 ? 2
3. Describe (a) his dress and his accoutrements, 2
(b) his conduct in battle. 3
4’ T hat references are made (a) to his character,
(b) to his activities during the ’45 ?
Explain the reference in line 21:
Ghabh am Prionnsa cal’ ’nad dhixthaich.” 4
T hat are the poet’s personal feelings for Raonall Og ? 2
Comment on the imagery used in lines 9-10, and lines 26-27. 3
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