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the-coming-of-finn
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" o illustrious prince , though it is not right for a guest to even seem to observe aught that may be awry , or not as it should be , in the hall of his entertainer , yet the sorrow of a kindly host is a sorrow , too , to his guest , and sometimes unawares the man of the house finds succour and help in the stranger . there is sorrow in this chamber of festivity . if anyone who is dear to thee and thy people happens to be dead , i can do nothing . but i say it , and it is not a vain boast , that even if a person is at the point of death , i can restore him to life and health , for there are marvellous powers of life - giving in my two hands . " conn the hundred - fighter answered , " our grief is not such as you suppose ; and why should i not tell a cause of shame , which is known far and wide ? this , then , is the reason of our being together , and the gloom which is over us . there is a mighty enchanter whose dwelling is in the haunted mountains of slieve gullion in the north . his name is allen , son of midna , and his enmity to me is as great as his power . once every year , at this season , it is his pleasure to burn tara . descending out of his wizard haunts , he standeth over against the city and shoots balls of fire out of his mouth against it , till it is consumed . then he goes away mocking and triumphant . this annual building of tara , only to be annually consumed , is a shame to me , and till this enchanter declared war against me , i have lived without reproach . "
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restore him to life and health .
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what could finn do if a person was at the point of death ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5000
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what could finn do if a person was at the point of death ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" o illustrious prince , though it is not right for a guest to even seem to observe aught that may be awry , or not as it should be , in the hall of his entertainer , yet the sorrow of a kindly host is a sorrow , too , to his guest , and sometimes unawares the man of the house finds succour and help in the stranger . there is sorrow in this chamber of festivity . if anyone who is dear to thee and thy people happens to be dead , i can do nothing . but i say it , and it is not a vain boast , that even if a person is at the point of death , i can restore him to life and health , for there are marvellous powers of life - giving in my two hands . " conn the hundred - fighter answered , " our grief is not such as you suppose ; and why should i not tell a cause of shame , which is known far and wide ? this , then , is the reason of our being together , and the gloom which is over us . there is a mighty enchanter whose dwelling is in the haunted mountains of slieve gullion in the north . his name is allen , son of midna , and his enmity to me is as great as his power . once every year , at this season , it is his pleasure to burn tara . descending out of his wizard haunts , he standeth over against the city and shoots balls of fire out of his mouth against it , till it is consumed . then he goes away mocking and triumphant . this annual building of tara , only to be annually consumed , is a shame to me , and till this enchanter declared war against me , i have lived without reproach . "
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there were marvellous powers of life - giving in his two hands .
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how could finn restore people at the point of death ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5001
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how could finn restore people at the point of death ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" but , " said finn , " how is it that thy young warriors , valiant and swift , do not repel him , or kill him ? " " alas ! " said conn , " all our valour is in vain against this man . our hosts encompass tara on all sides , keeping watch and ward when the fatal night comes . then the son of midna plays on his druidic instrument of music , on his magic pipe and his magic lyre , and as the fairy music falls on our ears , our eyelids grow heavy , and soon all subside upon the grass in deep slumber . so comes this man against the city and shoots his fire - balls against it , and utterly consumes it . nine years he has burnt tara in that manner , and this is the tenth . at midnight to - night he will come and do the same . last year ( though it was a shame to me that i , who am the high king over all ireland , should not be able myself to defend tara ) i summoned gaul mac morna and all the fians to my assistance . they came , but the pipe and lyre of the son of midna prevailed over them too , so that tara was burned as at other times . nor have we any reason to believe that the son of midna will not burn the city again to - night , as he did last year . all the women and children have been sent out of tara this day . we are only men of war here , waiting for the time . that , o noble youth , is why we are sad . the ' pillars of tara ' are broken , and the might of the fians is as nought before the power of this man . " " what shall be my reward if i kill this man and save tara ? " asked finn .
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fairy music .
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what did the son of midna play on his instruments ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5002
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what did the son of midna play on his instruments ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" but , " said finn , " how is it that thy young warriors , valiant and swift , do not repel him , or kill him ? " " alas ! " said conn , " all our valour is in vain against this man . our hosts encompass tara on all sides , keeping watch and ward when the fatal night comes . then the son of midna plays on his druidic instrument of music , on his magic pipe and his magic lyre , and as the fairy music falls on our ears , our eyelids grow heavy , and soon all subside upon the grass in deep slumber . so comes this man against the city and shoots his fire - balls against it , and utterly consumes it . nine years he has burnt tara in that manner , and this is the tenth . at midnight to - night he will come and do the same . last year ( though it was a shame to me that i , who am the high king over all ireland , should not be able myself to defend tara ) i summoned gaul mac morna and all the fians to my assistance . they came , but the pipe and lyre of the son of midna prevailed over them too , so that tara was burned as at other times . nor have we any reason to believe that the son of midna will not burn the city again to - night , as he did last year . all the women and children have been sent out of tara this day . we are only men of war here , waiting for the time . that , o noble youth , is why we are sad . the ' pillars of tara ' are broken , and the might of the fians is as nought before the power of this man . " " what shall be my reward if i kill this man and save tara ? " asked finn .
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all subsided upon the grass in deep slumber .
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what happened to the soldiers after they heard the fairy music ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5003
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what happened to the soldiers after they heard the fairy music ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" but , " said finn , " how is it that thy young warriors , valiant and swift , do not repel him , or kill him ? " " alas ! " said conn , " all our valour is in vain against this man . our hosts encompass tara on all sides , keeping watch and ward when the fatal night comes . then the son of midna plays on his druidic instrument of music , on his magic pipe and his magic lyre , and as the fairy music falls on our ears , our eyelids grow heavy , and soon all subside upon the grass in deep slumber . so comes this man against the city and shoots his fire - balls against it , and utterly consumes it . nine years he has burnt tara in that manner , and this is the tenth . at midnight to - night he will come and do the same . last year ( though it was a shame to me that i , who am the high king over all ireland , should not be able myself to defend tara ) i summoned gaul mac morna and all the fians to my assistance . they came , but the pipe and lyre of the son of midna prevailed over them too , so that tara was burned as at other times . nor have we any reason to believe that the son of midna will not burn the city again to - night , as he did last year . all the women and children have been sent out of tara this day . we are only men of war here , waiting for the time . that , o noble youth , is why we are sad . the ' pillars of tara ' are broken , and the might of the fians is as nought before the power of this man . " " what shall be my reward if i kill this man and save tara ? " asked finn .
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shame .
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how did the king feel being unable to defend tara ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5004
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how did the king feel being unable to defend tara ?
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feeling
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the-coming-of-finn
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" but , " said finn , " how is it that thy young warriors , valiant and swift , do not repel him , or kill him ? " " alas ! " said conn , " all our valour is in vain against this man . our hosts encompass tara on all sides , keeping watch and ward when the fatal night comes . then the son of midna plays on his druidic instrument of music , on his magic pipe and his magic lyre , and as the fairy music falls on our ears , our eyelids grow heavy , and soon all subside upon the grass in deep slumber . so comes this man against the city and shoots his fire - balls against it , and utterly consumes it . nine years he has burnt tara in that manner , and this is the tenth . at midnight to - night he will come and do the same . last year ( though it was a shame to me that i , who am the high king over all ireland , should not be able myself to defend tara ) i summoned gaul mac morna and all the fians to my assistance . they came , but the pipe and lyre of the son of midna prevailed over them too , so that tara was burned as at other times . nor have we any reason to believe that the son of midna will not burn the city again to - night , as he did last year . all the women and children have been sent out of tara this day . we are only men of war here , waiting for the time . that , o noble youth , is why we are sad . the ' pillars of tara ' are broken , and the might of the fians is as nought before the power of this man . " " what shall be my reward if i kill this man and save tara ? " asked finn .
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all the women and children .
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who have been sent out of tara ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5005
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who have been sent out of tara ?
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character
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the-coming-of-finn
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" but , " said finn , " how is it that thy young warriors , valiant and swift , do not repel him , or kill him ? " " alas ! " said conn , " all our valour is in vain against this man . our hosts encompass tara on all sides , keeping watch and ward when the fatal night comes . then the son of midna plays on his druidic instrument of music , on his magic pipe and his magic lyre , and as the fairy music falls on our ears , our eyelids grow heavy , and soon all subside upon the grass in deep slumber . so comes this man against the city and shoots his fire - balls against it , and utterly consumes it . nine years he has burnt tara in that manner , and this is the tenth . at midnight to - night he will come and do the same . last year ( though it was a shame to me that i , who am the high king over all ireland , should not be able myself to defend tara ) i summoned gaul mac morna and all the fians to my assistance . they came , but the pipe and lyre of the son of midna prevailed over them too , so that tara was burned as at other times . nor have we any reason to believe that the son of midna will not burn the city again to - night , as he did last year . all the women and children have been sent out of tara this day . we are only men of war here , waiting for the time . that , o noble youth , is why we are sad . the ' pillars of tara ' are broken , and the might of the fians is as nought before the power of this man . " " what shall be my reward if i kill this man and save tara ? " asked finn . " thy inheritance , " answered the king , " be it great or small , and whether it lies in ireland or beyond ireland ; and for securities i give you my son art and gaul mac morna and the chief of the fians . " gaul and the captains of the fianna consented to that arrangement , though reluctantly , for their minds misgave them as to who the great youth might be . after that all arose and armed themselves and ringed tara round with horse and foot , and thrice conn the hundred - fighter raised his awful regal voice , enjoining vigilance upon his people , and thrice gaul mac morna did the same , addressing the fians , and after that they filled their ears with wax and wool , and kept a stern and fierce watch , and many of them thrust the points of their swords into their flesh . now finn was alone in the banqueting chamber after the rest had gone out , and he washed his face and his hands in pure water , and he took from the bag that was at his girdle the instruments of divination and magic , which had been his father 's , and what use he made of them is not known ; but ere long a man stood before him , holding a spear in one hand and a blue mantle in the other . there were twenty nails of gold of arabia in the spear .
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art and gaul mac morna and the chief of the fians . " .
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what will be the reward if finn defeats allen and saves tara ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5006
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what will be the reward if finn defeats allen and saves tara ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" thy inheritance , " answered the king , " be it great or small , and whether it lies in ireland or beyond ireland ; and for securities i give you my son art and gaul mac morna and the chief of the fians . " gaul and the captains of the fianna consented to that arrangement , though reluctantly , for their minds misgave them as to who the great youth might be . after that all arose and armed themselves and ringed tara round with horse and foot , and thrice conn the hundred - fighter raised his awful regal voice , enjoining vigilance upon his people , and thrice gaul mac morna did the same , addressing the fians , and after that they filled their ears with wax and wool , and kept a stern and fierce watch , and many of them thrust the points of their swords into their flesh . now finn was alone in the banqueting chamber after the rest had gone out , and he washed his face and his hands in pure water , and he took from the bag that was at his girdle the instruments of divination and magic , which had been his father 's , and what use he made of them is not known ; but ere long a man stood before him , holding a spear in one hand and a blue mantle in the other . there were twenty nails of gold of arabia in the spear .
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took from the bag that was at his girdle the instruments of divination and magic .
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what did finn do after washing his face ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5007
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what did finn do after washing his face ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" thy inheritance , " answered the king , " be it great or small , and whether it lies in ireland or beyond ireland ; and for securities i give you my son art and gaul mac morna and the chief of the fians . " gaul and the captains of the fianna consented to that arrangement , though reluctantly , for their minds misgave them as to who the great youth might be . after that all arose and armed themselves and ringed tara round with horse and foot , and thrice conn the hundred - fighter raised his awful regal voice , enjoining vigilance upon his people , and thrice gaul mac morna did the same , addressing the fians , and after that they filled their ears with wax and wool , and kept a stern and fierce watch , and many of them thrust the points of their swords into their flesh . now finn was alone in the banqueting chamber after the rest had gone out , and he washed his face and his hands in pure water , and he took from the bag that was at his girdle the instruments of divination and magic , which had been his father 's , and what use he made of them is not known ; but ere long a man stood before him , holding a spear in one hand and a blue mantle in the other . there were twenty nails of gold of arabia in the spear .
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his father .
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who was the original owner of the girdle and instruments of divination and magic ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5008
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who was the original owner of the girdle and instruments of divination and magic ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" thy inheritance , " answered the king , " be it great or small , and whether it lies in ireland or beyond ireland ; and for securities i give you my son art and gaul mac morna and the chief of the fians . " gaul and the captains of the fianna consented to that arrangement , though reluctantly , for their minds misgave them as to who the great youth might be . after that all arose and armed themselves and ringed tara round with horse and foot , and thrice conn the hundred - fighter raised his awful regal voice , enjoining vigilance upon his people , and thrice gaul mac morna did the same , addressing the fians , and after that they filled their ears with wax and wool , and kept a stern and fierce watch , and many of them thrust the points of their swords into their flesh . now finn was alone in the banqueting chamber after the rest had gone out , and he washed his face and his hands in pure water , and he took from the bag that was at his girdle the instruments of divination and magic , which had been his father 's , and what use he made of them is not known ; but ere long a man stood before him , holding a spear in one hand and a blue mantle in the other . there were twenty nails of gold of arabia in the spear .
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twenty nails of gold of arabia .
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what was in the spear ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5009
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what was in the spear ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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the nails glittered like stars , and twinkled with live light as stars do in a frosty night , and the blade of it quivered like a tongue of white fire . from haft to blade - point that spear was alive . there were voices in it too , and the war - tunes of the enchanted races of erin , whom they called the tuatha de danan , sounded from it . the mantle , too , was a wonder , for innumerable stars twinkled in the blue , and the likeness of clouds passed through it . the man gave these things to finn , and when he had instructed him in their use , he was not seen . then finn arose and armed himself , and took the magic spear and mantle and went out . there was a ring of flame round tara that night , for the fians and the warriors of conn had torches in their hands , and all the royal buildings of tara showed clear in the light , and also the dark serpentine course of the boyne , which flowed past tara on the north ; and there , standing silent and alert , were the innumerable warriors of all erin , with spear and shield , keeping watch and ward against the son of midna , also the four pillars of tara in four dense divisions around the high king , even conn the hundred - fighter . finn stood with his back to the palace , which was called the house - of - the - going - round - of - mead , between the palace and conn , and he grasped the magic spear strongly with one hand and the mantle with the other .
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innumerable stars twinkled in the blue , and the likeness of clouds passed through it .
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why was the mantle a wonder ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5010
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why was the mantle a wonder ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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the nails glittered like stars , and twinkled with live light as stars do in a frosty night , and the blade of it quivered like a tongue of white fire . from haft to blade - point that spear was alive . there were voices in it too , and the war - tunes of the enchanted races of erin , whom they called the tuatha de danan , sounded from it . the mantle , too , was a wonder , for innumerable stars twinkled in the blue , and the likeness of clouds passed through it . the man gave these things to finn , and when he had instructed him in their use , he was not seen . then finn arose and armed himself , and took the magic spear and mantle and went out . there was a ring of flame round tara that night , for the fians and the warriors of conn had torches in their hands , and all the royal buildings of tara showed clear in the light , and also the dark serpentine course of the boyne , which flowed past tara on the north ; and there , standing silent and alert , were the innumerable warriors of all erin , with spear and shield , keeping watch and ward against the son of midna , also the four pillars of tara in four dense divisions around the high king , even conn the hundred - fighter . finn stood with his back to the palace , which was called the house - of - the - going - round - of - mead , between the palace and conn , and he grasped the magic spear strongly with one hand and the mantle with the other .
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the man was not seen .
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what happened after these things were given to finn ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5011
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what happened after these things were given to finn ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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the nails glittered like stars , and twinkled with live light as stars do in a frosty night , and the blade of it quivered like a tongue of white fire . from haft to blade - point that spear was alive . there were voices in it too , and the war - tunes of the enchanted races of erin , whom they called the tuatha de danan , sounded from it . the mantle , too , was a wonder , for innumerable stars twinkled in the blue , and the likeness of clouds passed through it . the man gave these things to finn , and when he had instructed him in their use , he was not seen . then finn arose and armed himself , and took the magic spear and mantle and went out . there was a ring of flame round tara that night , for the fians and the warriors of conn had torches in their hands , and all the royal buildings of tara showed clear in the light , and also the dark serpentine course of the boyne , which flowed past tara on the north ; and there , standing silent and alert , were the innumerable warriors of all erin , with spear and shield , keeping watch and ward against the son of midna , also the four pillars of tara in four dense divisions around the high king , even conn the hundred - fighter . finn stood with his back to the palace , which was called the house - of - the - going - round - of - mead , between the palace and conn , and he grasped the magic spear strongly with one hand and the mantle with the other .
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the fians and the warriors of conn had torches in their hands .
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why was there a ring of flame around tara ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5012
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why was there a ring of flame around tara ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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the nails glittered like stars , and twinkled with live light as stars do in a frosty night , and the blade of it quivered like a tongue of white fire . from haft to blade - point that spear was alive . there were voices in it too , and the war - tunes of the enchanted races of erin , whom they called the tuatha de danan , sounded from it . the mantle , too , was a wonder , for innumerable stars twinkled in the blue , and the likeness of clouds passed through it . the man gave these things to finn , and when he had instructed him in their use , he was not seen . then finn arose and armed himself , and took the magic spear and mantle and went out . there was a ring of flame round tara that night , for the fians and the warriors of conn had torches in their hands , and all the royal buildings of tara showed clear in the light , and also the dark serpentine course of the boyne , which flowed past tara on the north ; and there , standing silent and alert , were the innumerable warriors of all erin , with spear and shield , keeping watch and ward against the son of midna , also the four pillars of tara in four dense divisions around the high king , even conn the hundred - fighter . finn stood with his back to the palace , which was called the house - of - the - going - round - of - mead , between the palace and conn , and he grasped the magic spear strongly with one hand and the mantle with the other .
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warriors of all erin .
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who stood silent and alert ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5013
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who stood silent and alert ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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the nails glittered like stars , and twinkled with live light as stars do in a frosty night , and the blade of it quivered like a tongue of white fire . from haft to blade - point that spear was alive . there were voices in it too , and the war - tunes of the enchanted races of erin , whom they called the tuatha de danan , sounded from it . the mantle , too , was a wonder , for innumerable stars twinkled in the blue , and the likeness of clouds passed through it . the man gave these things to finn , and when he had instructed him in their use , he was not seen . then finn arose and armed himself , and took the magic spear and mantle and went out . there was a ring of flame round tara that night , for the fians and the warriors of conn had torches in their hands , and all the royal buildings of tara showed clear in the light , and also the dark serpentine course of the boyne , which flowed past tara on the north ; and there , standing silent and alert , were the innumerable warriors of all erin , with spear and shield , keeping watch and ward against the son of midna , also the four pillars of tara in four dense divisions around the high king , even conn the hundred - fighter . finn stood with his back to the palace , which was called the house - of - the - going - round - of - mead , between the palace and conn , and he grasped the magic spear strongly with one hand and the mantle with the other .
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between the palace and conn .
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where was the house-of-the-going-round-of-mead ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5014
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where was the house-of-the-going-round-of-mead ?
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setting
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the-coming-of-finn
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as midnight drew nigh , he heard far away in the north , out of the mountains of slieve gullion , a fairy tune played , soft , low , and slow , as if on a silver flute ; and at the same time the roar of conn the hundred - fighter , and the voice of gaul like thunder , and the responsive shouts of the captains , and the clamour of the host , for the host shouted all together , and clashed their swords against their shields in fierce defiance , when in spite of all obstructions the fairy music of the enchanter began to steal into their souls . that shout was heard all over ireland , echoing from sea to sea , and the hollow buildings of tara reverberated to the uproar . yet through it all could be heard the low , slow , delicious music that came from slieve gullion . finn put the point of the spear to his forehead . it burned him like fire , yet his stout heart did not fail . then the roar of the host slowly faded away as in a dream , though the captains were still shouting , and two - thirds of the torches fell to the ground .
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the mountains of slieve gullion .
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where was the fairy tune coming from ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5015
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where was the fairy tune coming from ?
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setting
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the-coming-of-finn
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as midnight drew nigh , he heard far away in the north , out of the mountains of slieve gullion , a fairy tune played , soft , low , and slow , as if on a silver flute ; and at the same time the roar of conn the hundred - fighter , and the voice of gaul like thunder , and the responsive shouts of the captains , and the clamour of the host , for the host shouted all together , and clashed their swords against their shields in fierce defiance , when in spite of all obstructions the fairy music of the enchanter began to steal into their souls . that shout was heard all over ireland , echoing from sea to sea , and the hollow buildings of tara reverberated to the uproar . yet through it all could be heard the low , slow , delicious music that came from slieve gullion . finn put the point of the spear to his forehead . it burned him like fire , yet his stout heart did not fail . then the roar of the host slowly faded away as in a dream , though the captains were still shouting , and two - thirds of the torches fell to the ground .
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two - thirds of the torches fell to the ground .
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what happened to the torches after the fairy tune was played ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5016
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what happened to the torches after the fairy tune was played ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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the-coming-of-finn
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as midnight drew nigh , he heard far away in the north , out of the mountains of slieve gullion , a fairy tune played , soft , low , and slow , as if on a silver flute ; and at the same time the roar of conn the hundred - fighter , and the voice of gaul like thunder , and the responsive shouts of the captains , and the clamour of the host , for the host shouted all together , and clashed their swords against their shields in fierce defiance , when in spite of all obstructions the fairy music of the enchanter began to steal into their souls . that shout was heard all over ireland , echoing from sea to sea , and the hollow buildings of tara reverberated to the uproar . yet through it all could be heard the low , slow , delicious music that came from slieve gullion . finn put the point of the spear to his forehead . it burned him like fire , yet his stout heart did not fail . then the roar of the host slowly faded away as in a dream , though the captains were still shouting , and two - thirds of the torches fell to the ground .
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conn the hundred - fighter .
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who reeled and tottered and strove in vain to keep his feet ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5017
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who reeled and tottered and strove in vain to keep his feet ?
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and now , succeeding the flute music , sounded the music of a stringed instrument exceedingly sweet . finn pressed the cruel spear - head closer to his forehead , and saw every torch fall , save one which wavered as if held by a drunken man , and beneath it a giant figure that reeled and tottered and strove in vain to keep its feet . it was conn the hundred - fighter . as he fell there was a roar as of many waters ; it was the ocean mourning for the high king 's fall . finn passed through the fallen men and stood alone on the dark hill - side . he heard the feet of the enchanter splashing through the boyne , and saw his huge form ascending the slopes of tara . when the enchanter saw that all was silent and dark there he laughed and from his mouth blew a red fire - ball at the teck - midcuarta , which he was accustomed first to set in flames .
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one the dark hill - side .
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where did finn stand alone ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5018
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where did finn stand alone ?
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local
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setting
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the-coming-of-finn
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and now , succeeding the flute music , sounded the music of a stringed instrument exceedingly sweet . finn pressed the cruel spear - head closer to his forehead , and saw every torch fall , save one which wavered as if held by a drunken man , and beneath it a giant figure that reeled and tottered and strove in vain to keep its feet . it was conn the hundred - fighter . as he fell there was a roar as of many waters ; it was the ocean mourning for the high king 's fall . finn passed through the fallen men and stood alone on the dark hill - side . he heard the feet of the enchanter splashing through the boyne , and saw his huge form ascending the slopes of tara . when the enchanter saw that all was silent and dark there he laughed and from his mouth blew a red fire - ball at the teck - midcuarta , which he was accustomed first to set in flames .
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he laughed and from his mouth blew a red fire - ball at the teck - midcuarta .
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what happened after the enchanter saw all was silent and dark ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5019
|
what happened after the enchanter saw all was silent and dark ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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finn caught the fire - ball in the magic mantle . the enchanter blew a second and a third , and finn caught them both . the man saw that his power over tara was at an end , and that his magic arts had been defeated . on the third occasion he saw finn 's face , and recognised his conqueror . he turned to flee , and though slow was his coming , swifter than the wind was his going , that he might recover the protection of his enchanted palace before the " fair - faced youth clad in skins " should overtake him . finn let fall the mantle as he had been instructed , and pursued him , but in vain . soon he perceived that he could not possibly overtake the swift enchanter . then he was aware that the magic spear struggled in his hand like a hound in a leash . " go , then , if thou wilt , " he said , and , poising , cast the spear from him . it shot through the dark night hissing and screaming .
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the enchanter saw finn 's face , and recognised his conqueror .
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what happened to the enchanter on the third occasion finn caught the fire-ball ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5020
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what happened to the enchanter on the third occasion finn caught the fire-ball ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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the-coming-of-finn
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finn caught the fire - ball in the magic mantle . the enchanter blew a second and a third , and finn caught them both . the man saw that his power over tara was at an end , and that his magic arts had been defeated . on the third occasion he saw finn 's face , and recognised his conqueror . he turned to flee , and though slow was his coming , swifter than the wind was his going , that he might recover the protection of his enchanted palace before the " fair - faced youth clad in skins " should overtake him . finn let fall the mantle as he had been instructed , and pursued him , but in vain . soon he perceived that he could not possibly overtake the swift enchanter . then he was aware that the magic spear struggled in his hand like a hound in a leash . " go , then , if thou wilt , " he said , and , poising , cast the spear from him . it shot through the dark night hissing and screaming .
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he might recover the protection of his enchanted palace before the " fair - faced youth clad in skins " should overtake him .
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why did the enchanter flee ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5021
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why did the enchanter flee ?
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local
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causal relationship
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the-coming-of-finn
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there was a track of fire behind it . finn followed , and on the threshold of the enchanted palace he found the body of midna . he was quite dead , with the blood pouring through a wound in the middle of his back ; but the spear was gone . finn drew his sword and cut off the enchanter 's head , and returned with it to tara . when he came to the spot where he had dropped the mantle it was not seen , but smoke and flame issued there from a hole in the ground . that hole was twenty feet deep in the earth , and at the bottom of it there was a fire always from that night , and it was never extinguished . it was called the fire of the son of midna . it was in a depression on the north side of the hill of tara , called the glen of the mantle , glen - a - brat .
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on the threshold of the enchanted palace .
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where did finn find the body of midna ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5022
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where did finn find the body of midna ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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there was a track of fire behind it . finn followed , and on the threshold of the enchanted palace he found the body of midna . he was quite dead , with the blood pouring through a wound in the middle of his back ; but the spear was gone . finn drew his sword and cut off the enchanter 's head , and returned with it to tara . when he came to the spot where he had dropped the mantle it was not seen , but smoke and flame issued there from a hole in the ground . that hole was twenty feet deep in the earth , and at the bottom of it there was a fire always from that night , and it was never extinguished . it was called the fire of the son of midna . it was in a depression on the north side of the hill of tara , called the glen of the mantle , glen - a - brat .
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in a depression on the north side of the hill of tara , called the glen of the mantle , glen - a - brat .
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where was the fire of the son of midna ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5023
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where was the fire of the son of midna ?
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setting
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the-coming-of-finn
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there was a track of fire behind it . finn followed , and on the threshold of the enchanted palace he found the body of midna . he was quite dead , with the blood pouring through a wound in the middle of his back ; but the spear was gone . finn drew his sword and cut off the enchanter 's head , and returned with it to tara . when he came to the spot where he had dropped the mantle it was not seen , but smoke and flame issued there from a hole in the ground . that hole was twenty feet deep in the earth , and at the bottom of it there was a fire always from that night , and it was never extinguished . it was called the fire of the son of midna . it was in a depression on the north side of the hill of tara , called the glen of the mantle , glen - a - brat .
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the enchanter 's head .
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what did finn return to tara ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5024
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what did finn return to tara ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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finn , bearing the head , passed through the sleepers into the palace and spiked the head on his own spear , and drove the spear - end into the ground at conn 's end of the great hall . then the sickness and faintness of death came upon finn , also a great horror and despair overshadowed him , so that he was about to give himself up for utterly lost . yet he recalled one of his marvellous attributes , and approaching a silver vessel , into which pure water ever flowed and which was always full , he made a cup with his two hands and , lifting it to his mouth , drank , and the blood began to circulate in his veins , and strength returned to his limbs , and the cheerful hue of rosy health to his cheeks . having rested himself sufficiently he went forth and shouted to the sleeping host , and called the captains by their names , beginning with conn . they awoke and rose up , though dazed and stupid , for it was difficult for any man , no matter how he had stopped his ears , to avoid hearing finn when he sent forth his voice of power .
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the sickness and faintness of death .
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what came upon finn ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5025
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what came upon finn ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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finn , bearing the head , passed through the sleepers into the palace and spiked the head on his own spear , and drove the spear - end into the ground at conn 's end of the great hall . then the sickness and faintness of death came upon finn , also a great horror and despair overshadowed him , so that he was about to give himself up for utterly lost . yet he recalled one of his marvellous attributes , and approaching a silver vessel , into which pure water ever flowed and which was always full , he made a cup with his two hands and , lifting it to his mouth , drank , and the blood began to circulate in his veins , and strength returned to his limbs , and the cheerful hue of rosy health to his cheeks . having rested himself sufficiently he went forth and shouted to the sleeping host , and called the captains by their names , beginning with conn . they awoke and rose up , though dazed and stupid , for it was difficult for any man , no matter how he had stopped his ears , to avoid hearing finn when he sent forth his voice of power .
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he recalled one of his marvellous attributes , and approaching a silver vessel , he made a cup with his two hands and , lifting it to his mouth , drank .
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how did strength return to finn ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5026
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how did strength return to finn ?
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action
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the-coming-of-finn
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finn , bearing the head , passed through the sleepers into the palace and spiked the head on his own spear , and drove the spear - end into the ground at conn 's end of the great hall . then the sickness and faintness of death came upon finn , also a great horror and despair overshadowed him , so that he was about to give himself up for utterly lost . yet he recalled one of his marvellous attributes , and approaching a silver vessel , into which pure water ever flowed and which was always full , he made a cup with his two hands and , lifting it to his mouth , drank , and the blood began to circulate in his veins , and strength returned to his limbs , and the cheerful hue of rosy health to his cheeks . having rested himself sufficiently he went forth and shouted to the sleeping host , and called the captains by their names , beginning with conn . they awoke and rose up , though dazed and stupid , for it was difficult for any man , no matter how he had stopped his ears , to avoid hearing finn when he sent forth his voice of power .
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dazed .
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how did the soldiers feel waking up ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5027
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how did the soldiers feel waking up ?
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local
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feeling
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the-coming-of-finn
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they were astonished to find that tara was still standing , for though the night was dark , the palaces and temples , all of hewn timber , were brilliantly coloured and of many hues , for in those days men delighted in splendid colours . when the captains came together finn said , " i have slain midna . " " where is his head ? " they asked , not because they disbelieved him , but because the heads of men slain in battle were always brought away for trophies . " come and see , " answered finn . conn and his only son and gaul mac morna followed the young hero into the teck - midcuarta , where the spear - long waxen candles were still burning , and when they saw the head of midna impaled there at the end of the hall , the head of the man whom they believed to be immortal and not to be wounded or conquered , they were filled with great joy , and praised their deliverer and paid him many compliments .
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astonished .
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how did the soldiers feel seeing that tara was still standing ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5028
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how did the soldiers feel seeing that tara was still standing ?
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feeling
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explicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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they were astonished to find that tara was still standing , for though the night was dark , the palaces and temples , all of hewn timber , were brilliantly coloured and of many hues , for in those days men delighted in splendid colours . when the captains came together finn said , " i have slain midna . " " where is his head ? " they asked , not because they disbelieved him , but because the heads of men slain in battle were always brought away for trophies . " come and see , " answered finn . conn and his only son and gaul mac morna followed the young hero into the teck - midcuarta , where the spear - long waxen candles were still burning , and when they saw the head of midna impaled there at the end of the hall , the head of the man whom they believed to be immortal and not to be wounded or conquered , they were filled with great joy , and praised their deliverer and paid him many compliments .
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the heads of men slain in battle were always brought away for trophies .
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why did the captains ask about midna's head ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5029
|
why did the captains ask about midna's head ?
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causal relationship
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the-coming-of-finn
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they were astonished to find that tara was still standing , for though the night was dark , the palaces and temples , all of hewn timber , were brilliantly coloured and of many hues , for in those days men delighted in splendid colours . when the captains came together finn said , " i have slain midna . " " where is his head ? " they asked , not because they disbelieved him , but because the heads of men slain in battle were always brought away for trophies . " come and see , " answered finn . conn and his only son and gaul mac morna followed the young hero into the teck - midcuarta , where the spear - long waxen candles were still burning , and when they saw the head of midna impaled there at the end of the hall , the head of the man whom they believed to be immortal and not to be wounded or conquered , they were filled with great joy , and praised their deliverer and paid him many compliments .
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joy .
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how did the men feel when they saw midna's head ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5030
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how did the men feel when they saw midna's head ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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" who art thou , o brave youth ? " said conn . " surely thou art the son of some great king or champion , for heroic feats like thine are not performed by the sons of inconsiderable and unknown men . " then finn flung back his cloak of wild boars ' skins , and holding his father 's treasure - bag in his hand before them all , cried in a loud voice : " i am finn , the son of cool , the son of trenmor , the son of basna ; i am he whom the sons of morna have been seeking to destroy from the time that i was born ; and here to - night , o king of the kings of erin , i claim the fulfilment of thy promise , and the restoration of my inheritance , which is the fian leadership of fail . " thereupon gaul mac morna put his right hand into finn 's , and became his man . then his brothers and his sons , and the sons of his brothers , did so in succession , and after that all the chief men of the fians did the same , and that night finn was solemnly and surely installed in the fian leadership of erin , and put in possession of all the woods and forests and waste places , and all the hills and mountains and promontories , and all the streams and rivers of erin , and the harbours and estuaries and the harbour - dues of the merchants , and all ships and boats and galleys with their mariners , and all that pertained of old time to the fian leadership of fail .
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the son of cool , the son of trenmor , the son of basna .
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who was finn ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5031
|
who was finn ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" who art thou , o brave youth ? " said conn . " surely thou art the son of some great king or champion , for heroic feats like thine are not performed by the sons of inconsiderable and unknown men . " then finn flung back his cloak of wild boars ' skins , and holding his father 's treasure - bag in his hand before them all , cried in a loud voice : " i am finn , the son of cool , the son of trenmor , the son of basna ; i am he whom the sons of morna have been seeking to destroy from the time that i was born ; and here to - night , o king of the kings of erin , i claim the fulfilment of thy promise , and the restoration of my inheritance , which is the fian leadership of fail . " thereupon gaul mac morna put his right hand into finn 's , and became his man . then his brothers and his sons , and the sons of his brothers , did so in succession , and after that all the chief men of the fians did the same , and that night finn was solemnly and surely installed in the fian leadership of erin , and put in possession of all the woods and forests and waste places , and all the hills and mountains and promontories , and all the streams and rivers of erin , and the harbours and estuaries and the harbour - dues of the merchants , and all ships and boats and galleys with their mariners , and all that pertained of old time to the fian leadership of fail .
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heroic feats like thine were not performed by the sons of inconsiderable and unknown men .
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why did conn believe finn was the son of a great king or champion ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5032
|
why did conn believe finn was the son of a great king or champion ?
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causal relationship
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" who art thou , o brave youth ? " said conn . " surely thou art the son of some great king or champion , for heroic feats like thine are not performed by the sons of inconsiderable and unknown men . " then finn flung back his cloak of wild boars ' skins , and holding his father 's treasure - bag in his hand before them all , cried in a loud voice : " i am finn , the son of cool , the son of trenmor , the son of basna ; i am he whom the sons of morna have been seeking to destroy from the time that i was born ; and here to - night , o king of the kings of erin , i claim the fulfilment of thy promise , and the restoration of my inheritance , which is the fian leadership of fail . " thereupon gaul mac morna put his right hand into finn 's , and became his man . then his brothers and his sons , and the sons of his brothers , did so in succession , and after that all the chief men of the fians did the same , and that night finn was solemnly and surely installed in the fian leadership of erin , and put in possession of all the woods and forests and waste places , and all the hills and mountains and promontories , and all the streams and rivers of erin , and the harbours and estuaries and the harbour - dues of the merchants , and all ships and boats and galleys with their mariners , and all that pertained of old time to the fian leadership of fail .
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the fian leadership of fail .
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what did finn claim as his inheritance ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5033
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what did finn claim as his inheritance ?
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it was the eve of samhain , which we christians call all hallows ' eve . the king of ireland , conn , the hundred - fighter , sat at supper in his palace at tara . all his chiefs and mighty men were with him . on his right hand was his only son , art the solitary , so called because he had no brothers . the sons of morna , who kept the boy finn out of his rights and were at the time trying to kill him if they could , were here too . chief amongst them was gaul mac morna , a huge and strong warrior , and captain of all the fians ever since that battle in which finn 's father had been killed . and gaul 's men were with him . the great long table was spread for supper . a thousand wax candles shed their light through the chamber , and caused the vessels of gold , silver , and bronze to shine . yet , though it was a great feast , none of these warriors seemed to care about eating or drinking ; every face was sad , and there was little conversation , and no music . it seemed as if they were expecting some calamity . conn 's sceptre , which was a plain staff of silver , lay beside him on the table , and there was a canopy of bright bronze over his head . gaul mac morna , captain of the fians , sat at the other end of the long table . every warrior wore a bright banqueting mantle of silk or satin , scarlet or crimson , blue , green , or purple , fastened on the breast either with a great brooch or with a pin of gold or silver . yet , though their raiment was bright and gay , and though all the usual instruments of festivity were there , and a thousand tall candles shed their light over the scene , no one looked happy . then was heard a low sound like thunder , and the earth seemed to tremble , and after that they distinctly heard a footfall like the slow , deliberate tread of a giant . these footfalls sent a chill into every heart , and every face , gloomy before , was now pale . the king leaned past his son art the solitary , and said to a certain druid who sat beside art , " is this the son of midna come before his time ? " " it is not , " said the druid , " but it is the man who is to conquer midna . one is coming to tara this night before whose glory all other glory shall wax dim . " shortly after that they heard the voices of the doorkeepers raised in contention , as if they would repel from the hall someone who wished to enter , then a slight scuffle , and after that a strange figure entered the chamber . he was dressed in the skins of wild beasts , and wore over his shoulders a huge thick cloak of wild boars ' skins , fastened on the breast with a white tusk of the same animal . he wore a shield and two spears . though of huge stature his face was that of a boy , smooth on the cheeks and lips . it was white and ruddy , and very handsome . his hair was like refined gold . a light seemed to go out from him , before which the candles burned dim . it was finn . he stood in the doorway , and cried out in a strong and sonorous , but musical , voice : " o illustrious prince , though it is not right for a guest to even seem to observe aught that may be awry , or not as it should be , in the hall of his entertainer , yet the sorrow of a kindly host is a sorrow , too , to his guest , and sometimes unawares the man of the house finds succour and help in the stranger . there is sorrow in this chamber of festivity . if anyone who is dear to thee and thy people happens to be dead , i can do nothing . but i say it , and it is not a vain boast , that even if a person is at the point of death , i can restore him to life and health , for there are marvellous powers of life - giving in my two hands . " conn the hundred - fighter answered , " our grief is not such as you suppose ; and why should i not tell a cause of shame , which is known far and wide ? this , then , is the reason of our being together , and the gloom which is over us . there is a mighty enchanter whose dwelling is in the haunted mountains of slieve gullion in the north . his name is allen , son of midna , and his enmity to me is as great as his power . once every year , at this season , it is his pleasure to burn tara . descending out of his wizard haunts , he standeth over against the city and shoots balls of fire out of his mouth against it , till it is consumed . then he goes away mocking and triumphant . this annual building of tara , only to be annually consumed , is a shame to me , and till this enchanter declared war against me , i have lived without reproach . "
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they expected the son of midna to arrive .
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why was every face gloomy ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5034
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why was every face gloomy ?
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then was heard a low sound like thunder , and the earth seemed to tremble , and after that they distinctly heard a footfall like the slow , deliberate tread of a giant . these footfalls sent a chill into every heart , and every face , gloomy before , was now pale . the king leaned past his son art the solitary , and said to a certain druid who sat beside art , " is this the son of midna come before his time ? " " it is not , " said the druid , " but it is the man who is to conquer midna . one is coming to tara this night before whose glory all other glory shall wax dim . " shortly after that they heard the voices of the doorkeepers raised in contention , as if they would repel from the hall someone who wished to enter , then a slight scuffle , and after that a strange figure entered the chamber . he was dressed in the skins of wild beasts , and wore over his shoulders a huge thick cloak of wild boars ' skins , fastened on the breast with a white tusk of the same animal . he wore a shield and two spears . though of huge stature his face was that of a boy , smooth on the cheeks and lips . it was white and ruddy , and very handsome . his hair was like refined gold . a light seemed to go out from him , before which the candles burned dim . it was finn . he stood in the doorway , and cried out in a strong and sonorous , but musical , voice :
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scared .
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how did the soldiers feel hearing the tread of a giant ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5035
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how did the soldiers feel hearing the tread of a giant ?
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feeling
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" o conn the hundred - fighter , son of felimy , the righteous son of tuthal the legitimate , o king of the kings of erin , a wronged and disinherited youth , possessing nowhere one rood of his patrimony , a wanderer and an outlaw , a hunter of the wildernesses and mountains , claims hospitality of thee , illustrious prince , on the eve of the great festival of samhain . " " thou art welcome whoever thou art , " answered the king , " and doubly welcome because thou art unfortunate . i think , such is thy face and form , that thou art the son of some mighty king on whom disaster has fallen undeserved . the high gods of erin grant thee speedy restoration and strong vengeance of thy many wrongs . sit here , o noble youth , between me and my only son , art , heir to my kingdom . " an attendant took his weapons from the youth and hung them on the wall with the rest , and finn sat down between the king of ireland and his only son . choice food was set before him , which he ate , and old ale , which he drank . from the moment he entered no one thought of anything but of him . when finn had made an end of eating and drinking , he said to the king :
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honored .
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how will finn feel being warmly received ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5036
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how will finn feel being warmly received ?
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feeling
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" o illustrious prince , though it is not right for a guest to even seem to observe aught that may be awry , or not as it should be , in the hall of his entertainer , yet the sorrow of a kindly host is a sorrow , too , to his guest , and sometimes unawares the man of the house finds succour and help in the stranger . there is sorrow in this chamber of festivity . if anyone who is dear to thee and thy people happens to be dead , i can do nothing . but i say it , and it is not a vain boast , that even if a person is at the point of death , i can restore him to life and health , for there are marvellous powers of life - giving in my two hands . " conn the hundred - fighter answered , " our grief is not such as you suppose ; and why should i not tell a cause of shame , which is known far and wide ? this , then , is the reason of our being together , and the gloom which is over us . there is a mighty enchanter whose dwelling is in the haunted mountains of slieve gullion in the north . his name is allen , son of midna , and his enmity to me is as great as his power . once every year , at this season , it is his pleasure to burn tara . descending out of his wizard haunts , he standeth over against the city and shoots balls of fire out of his mouth against it , till it is consumed . then he goes away mocking and triumphant . this annual building of tara , only to be annually consumed , is a shame to me , and till this enchanter declared war against me , i have lived without reproach . "
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he liked to mock the king .
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why did allen enjoy destroying tara ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5037
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why did allen enjoy destroying tara ?
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the-coming-of-finn
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" but , " said finn , " how is it that thy young warriors , valiant and swift , do not repel him , or kill him ? " " alas ! " said conn , " all our valour is in vain against this man . our hosts encompass tara on all sides , keeping watch and ward when the fatal night comes . then the son of midna plays on his druidic instrument of music , on his magic pipe and his magic lyre , and as the fairy music falls on our ears , our eyelids grow heavy , and soon all subside upon the grass in deep slumber . so comes this man against the city and shoots his fire - balls against it , and utterly consumes it . nine years he has burnt tara in that manner , and this is the tenth . at midnight to - night he will come and do the same . last year ( though it was a shame to me that i , who am the high king over all ireland , should not be able myself to defend tara ) i summoned gaul mac morna and all the fians to my assistance . they came , but the pipe and lyre of the son of midna prevailed over them too , so that tara was burned as at other times . nor have we any reason to believe that the son of midna will not burn the city again to - night , as he did last year . all the women and children have been sent out of tara this day . we are only men of war here , waiting for the time . that , o noble youth , is why we are sad . the ' pillars of tara ' are broken , and the might of the fians is as nought before the power of this man . " " what shall be my reward if i kill this man and save tara ? " asked finn .
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allen was coming .
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why did the king send the women and children out of tara ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5038
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why did the king send the women and children out of tara ?
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local
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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" but , " said finn , " how is it that thy young warriors , valiant and swift , do not repel him , or kill him ? " " alas ! " said conn , " all our valour is in vain against this man . our hosts encompass tara on all sides , keeping watch and ward when the fatal night comes . then the son of midna plays on his druidic instrument of music , on his magic pipe and his magic lyre , and as the fairy music falls on our ears , our eyelids grow heavy , and soon all subside upon the grass in deep slumber . so comes this man against the city and shoots his fire - balls against it , and utterly consumes it . nine years he has burnt tara in that manner , and this is the tenth . at midnight to - night he will come and do the same . last year ( though it was a shame to me that i , who am the high king over all ireland , should not be able myself to defend tara ) i summoned gaul mac morna and all the fians to my assistance . they came , but the pipe and lyre of the son of midna prevailed over them too , so that tara was burned as at other times . nor have we any reason to believe that the son of midna will not burn the city again to - night , as he did last year . all the women and children have been sent out of tara this day . we are only men of war here , waiting for the time . that , o noble youth , is why we are sad . the ' pillars of tara ' are broken , and the might of the fians is as nought before the power of this man . " " what shall be my reward if i kill this man and save tara ? " asked finn . " thy inheritance , " answered the king , " be it great or small , and whether it lies in ireland or beyond ireland ; and for securities i give you my son art and gaul mac morna and the chief of the fians . " gaul and the captains of the fianna consented to that arrangement , though reluctantly , for their minds misgave them as to who the great youth might be . after that all arose and armed themselves and ringed tara round with horse and foot , and thrice conn the hundred - fighter raised his awful regal voice , enjoining vigilance upon his people , and thrice gaul mac morna did the same , addressing the fians , and after that they filled their ears with wax and wool , and kept a stern and fierce watch , and many of them thrust the points of their swords into their flesh . now finn was alone in the banqueting chamber after the rest had gone out , and he washed his face and his hands in pure water , and he took from the bag that was at his girdle the instruments of divination and magic , which had been his father 's , and what use he made of them is not known ; but ere long a man stood before him , holding a spear in one hand and a blue mantle in the other . there were twenty nails of gold of arabia in the spear .
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they did not want to hear the fairy music .
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why did the soldiers fill their ears with wax and wool ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5039
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why did the soldiers fill their ears with wax and wool ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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" thy inheritance , " answered the king , " be it great or small , and whether it lies in ireland or beyond ireland ; and for securities i give you my son art and gaul mac morna and the chief of the fians . " gaul and the captains of the fianna consented to that arrangement , though reluctantly , for their minds misgave them as to who the great youth might be . after that all arose and armed themselves and ringed tara round with horse and foot , and thrice conn the hundred - fighter raised his awful regal voice , enjoining vigilance upon his people , and thrice gaul mac morna did the same , addressing the fians , and after that they filled their ears with wax and wool , and kept a stern and fierce watch , and many of them thrust the points of their swords into their flesh . now finn was alone in the banqueting chamber after the rest had gone out , and he washed his face and his hands in pure water , and he took from the bag that was at his girdle the instruments of divination and magic , which had been his father 's , and what use he made of them is not known ; but ere long a man stood before him , holding a spear in one hand and a blue mantle in the other . there were twenty nails of gold of arabia in the spear .
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allen was impossible to defeat .
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why was the king willing to give anything to finn as a reward ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5040
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why was the king willing to give anything to finn as a reward ?
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local
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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and now , succeeding the flute music , sounded the music of a stringed instrument exceedingly sweet . finn pressed the cruel spear - head closer to his forehead , and saw every torch fall , save one which wavered as if held by a drunken man , and beneath it a giant figure that reeled and tottered and strove in vain to keep its feet . it was conn the hundred - fighter . as he fell there was a roar as of many waters ; it was the ocean mourning for the high king 's fall . finn passed through the fallen men and stood alone on the dark hill - side . he heard the feet of the enchanter splashing through the boyne , and saw his huge form ascending the slopes of tara . when the enchanter saw that all was silent and dark there he laughed and from his mouth blew a red fire - ball at the teck - midcuarta , which he was accustomed first to set in flames .
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they will fall asleep .
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what will happen when the soldiers hear the fairy music ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5041
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what will happen when the soldiers hear the fairy music ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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implicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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finn caught the fire - ball in the magic mantle . the enchanter blew a second and a third , and finn caught them both . the man saw that his power over tara was at an end , and that his magic arts had been defeated . on the third occasion he saw finn 's face , and recognised his conqueror . he turned to flee , and though slow was his coming , swifter than the wind was his going , that he might recover the protection of his enchanted palace before the " fair - faced youth clad in skins " should overtake him . finn let fall the mantle as he had been instructed , and pursued him , but in vain . soon he perceived that he could not possibly overtake the swift enchanter . then he was aware that the magic spear struggled in his hand like a hound in a leash . " go , then , if thou wilt , " he said , and , poising , cast the spear from him . it shot through the dark night hissing and screaming . there was a track of fire behind it . finn followed , and on the threshold of the enchanted palace he found the body of midna . he was quite dead , with the blood pouring through a wound in the middle of his back ; but the spear was gone . finn drew his sword and cut off the enchanter 's head , and returned with it to tara . when he came to the spot where he had dropped the mantle it was not seen , but smoke and flame issued there from a hole in the ground . that hole was twenty feet deep in the earth , and at the bottom of it there was a fire always from that night , and it was never extinguished . it was called the fire of the son of midna . it was in a depression on the north side of the hill of tara , called the glen of the mantle , glen - a - brat .
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finn did not fall asleep .
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how did the enchanter know his power over tara was at an end ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5042
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how did the enchanter know his power over tara was at an end ?
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summary
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action
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implicit
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the-coming-of-finn
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there was a track of fire behind it . finn followed , and on the threshold of the enchanted palace he found the body of midna . he was quite dead , with the blood pouring through a wound in the middle of his back ; but the spear was gone . finn drew his sword and cut off the enchanter 's head , and returned with it to tara . when he came to the spot where he had dropped the mantle it was not seen , but smoke and flame issued there from a hole in the ground . that hole was twenty feet deep in the earth , and at the bottom of it there was a fire always from that night , and it was never extinguished . it was called the fire of the son of midna . it was in a depression on the north side of the hill of tara , called the glen of the mantle , glen - a - brat . they were astonished to find that tara was still standing , for though the night was dark , the palaces and temples , all of hewn timber , were brilliantly coloured and of many hues , for in those days men delighted in splendid colours . when the captains came together finn said , " i have slain midna . " " where is his head ? " they asked , not because they disbelieved him , but because the heads of men slain in battle were always brought away for trophies . " come and see , " answered finn . conn and his only son and gaul mac morna followed the young hero into the teck - midcuarta , where the spear - long waxen candles were still burning , and when they saw the head of midna impaled there at the end of the hall , the head of the man whom they believed to be immortal and not to be wounded or conquered , they were filled with great joy , and praised their deliverer and paid him many compliments .
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proud .
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how will the people feel about finn defeating the son of midna ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5043
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how will the people feel about finn defeating the son of midna ?
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summary
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feeling
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implicit
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prudent-hans
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one day , hans 's mother said , " where are you going , hans ? " hans answered , " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i have brought nothing , but i want something . " so grethel gave hans a needle ; and then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans carried the needle away with him , and stuck it in a hay - cart that was going along , and he followed it home . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you ? " " a needle , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " stuck it in the hay - cart . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have stuck it in your sleeve . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . "
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grethel .
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who was hans going to see ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5044
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who was hans going to see ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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prudent-hans
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one day , hans 's mother said , " where are you going , hans ? " hans answered , " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i have brought nothing , but i want something . " so grethel gave hans a needle ; and then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans carried the needle away with him , and stuck it in a hay - cart that was going along , and he followed it home . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you ? " " a needle , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " stuck it in the hay - cart . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have stuck it in your sleeve . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . "
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nothing .
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what did hans bring grethel ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5045
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what did hans bring grethel ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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prudent-hans
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one day , hans 's mother said , " where are you going , hans ? " hans answered , " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i have brought nothing , but i want something . " so grethel gave hans a needle ; and then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans carried the needle away with him , and stuck it in a hay - cart that was going along , and he followed it home . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you ? " " a needle , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " stuck it in the hay - cart . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have stuck it in your sleeve . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . "
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a needle .
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what did grethel give hans ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5046
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what did grethel give hans ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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prudent-hans
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when next time came , hans 's mother said , " where are you going , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i 've brought nothing , but i want something . " so grethel gave hans a knife , and then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans took the knife away with him , and stuck it in his sleeve , and went home . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's . " " what did you take her ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " a knife , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " stuck it in my sleeve , mother . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have put it in your pocket . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . "
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home .
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where did hans go after taking the knife ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5047
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where did hans go after taking the knife ?
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local
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setting
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explicit
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prudent-hans
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one day , hans 's mother said , " where are you going , hans ? " hans answered , " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i have brought nothing , but i want something . " so grethel gave hans a needle ; and then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans carried the needle away with him , and stuck it in a hay - cart that was going along , and he followed it home . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you ? " " a needle , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " stuck it in the hay - cart . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have stuck it in your sleeve . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . " when next time came , hans 's mother said , " where are you going , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i 've brought nothing , but i want something . " so grethel gave hans a knife , and then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans took the knife away with him , and stuck it in his sleeve , and went home . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's . " " what did you take her ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " a knife , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " stuck it in my sleeve , mother . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have put it in your pocket . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . "
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because his mother told him to put the needle there .
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why did hans put the knife in his sleeve ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5048
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why did hans put the knife in his sleeve ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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implicit
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prudent-hans
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when next time came , hans 's mother said , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " so hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i 've brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " so grethel gave hans a young goat ; then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " so hans carried off the goat , and tied its legs together , and put it in his pocket , and by the time he got home it was suffocated .
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put it in his pocket .
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what did hans do with the goat ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5049
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what did hans do with the goat ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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prudent-hans
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when next time came , hans 's mother said , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " so hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i 've brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " so grethel gave hans a young goat ; then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " so hans carried off the goat , and tied its legs together , and put it in his pocket , and by the time he got home it was suffocated .
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that was very stupid .
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what will hans mother say when he tells her where he put the goat ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5050
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what will hans mother say when he tells her where he put the goat ?
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local
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prediction
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implicit
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prudent-hans
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when next time came , hans 's mother said , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " so hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i 've brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " so grethel gave hans a young goat ; then he said , " good - bye , grethel , " and she said , " good - bye , hans . " so hans carried off the goat , and tied its legs together , and put it in his pocket , and by the time he got home it was suffocated .
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it was suffocated .
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what happened to the goat when hans put it in his pocket ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5051
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what happened to the goat when hans put it in his pocket ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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explicit
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prudent-hans
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" good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her , hans ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " a goat , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " put it in my pocket , mother . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have tied a cord round its neck , and led it home . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . "
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put it on a leash .
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what did hans's mother say he should have done with the goat ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5052
|
what did hans's mother say he should have done with the goat ?
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[] |
local
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action
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implicit
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prudent-hans
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then when next time came , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i 've brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " so grethel gave hans a piece of bacon . then he said , " good - bye , grethel . " she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans took the bacon , and tied a string round it , and dragged it after him on his way home , and the dogs came and ate it up , so that when he got home he had the string in his hand , and nothing at the other end of it . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her , hans ? " " i took her nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " a piece of bacon , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " i tied a piece of string to it , and led it home , but the dogs ate it , mother . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you ought to have carried it on your head . " " all right ! i 'll do better next time , mother . "
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because a dog ate the bacon .
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why did hans return home with only a string in his hand ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5053
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why did hans return home with only a string in his hand ?
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local
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causal relationship
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implicit
|
prudent-hans
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then when next time came , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i 've brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " so grethel gave hans a piece of bacon . then he said , " good - bye , grethel . " she said , " good - bye , hans . " hans took the bacon , and tied a string round it , and dragged it after him on his way home , and the dogs came and ate it up , so that when he got home he had the string in his hand , and nothing at the other end of it . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her , hans ? " " i took her nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " a piece of bacon , mother . " " what did you do with it , hans ? " " i tied a piece of string to it , and led it home , but the dogs ate it , mother . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you ought to have carried it on your head . " " all right ! i 'll do better next time , mother . "
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on his head .
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where does his mother think hans should have carried the bacon ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5054
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where does his mother think hans should have carried the bacon ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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prudent-hans
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when next time came , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right ! good - bye , mother . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me ? " " i have brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " so grethel gave hans a calf . " good - bye , grethel . " " good - bye , hans . " hans took the calf , and set it on his head , and carried it home , and the calf scratched his face . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her ? " " i took nothing , but i brought away something . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " a calf , mother . " " what did you do with the calf , hans ? " " i carried it home on my head , but it scratched my face . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you ought to have led home the calf , and tied it to the manger . " " all right ! i 'll do better next time , mother . "
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the calf scratched his face .
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what happened when hans carried the calf home on his head ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5055
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what happened when hans carried the calf home on his head ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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implicit
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prudent-hans
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when next time came , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right , mother ! good - bye . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i have brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " then grethel said to hans , " you shall take away me . " then hans took grethel , and tied a rope round her neck , and led her home , and fastened her up to the manger , and went to his mother . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her , hans ? " " nothing , mother . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " nothing but herself , mother . " " where have you left grethel , hans ? " " i led her home with a rope , and tied her up to the manger to eat hay , mother . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have cast sheep 's eyes at her . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . " then hans went into the stable , and taking all the eyes out of the sheep , he threw them in grethel 's face . then grethel was angry , and getting loose , she ran away and became the bride of another .
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because hans threw sheep 's eyes at her .
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why did grethel run away ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5056
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why did grethel run away ?
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local
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causal relationship
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implicit
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prudent-hans
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when next time came , " where to , hans ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " manage well , hans . " " all right , mother ! good - bye . " " good - bye , hans . " then hans came to grethel 's . " good morning , grethel . " " good morning , hans . what have you brought me to - day ? " " i have brought nothing , but i want to take away something . " then grethel said to hans , " you shall take away me . " then hans took grethel , and tied a rope round her neck , and led her home , and fastened her up to the manger , and went to his mother . " good evening , mother . " " good evening , hans . where have you been ? " " to grethel 's , mother . " " what did you take her , hans ? " " nothing , mother . " " what did grethel give you , hans ? " " nothing but herself , mother . " " where have you left grethel , hans ? " " i led her home with a rope , and tied her up to the manger to eat hay , mother . " " that was very stupid of you , hans . you should have cast sheep 's eyes at her . " " all right , mother ! i 'll do better next time . " then hans went into the stable , and taking all the eyes out of the sheep , he threw them in grethel 's face . then grethel was angry , and getting loose , she ran away and became the bride of another .
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the manger .
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what did hans tie grethel to ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5057
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what did hans tie grethel to ?
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the-white-cat
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once upon a time there was a king who had three sons , who were all so clever and brave that he began to be afraid that they would want to reign over the kingdom before he was dead . now the king , though he felt that he was growing old , did not at all wish to give up the government of his kingdom while he could still manage it very well , so he thought the best way to live in peace would be to divert the minds of his sons by promises which he could always get out of when the time came for keeping them .
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the king 's three sons .
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who were all so clever and brave that the king began to be afraid that they would want to reign over the kingdom before he was dead ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5058
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who were all so clever and brave that the king began to be afraid that they would want to reign over the kingdom before he was dead ?
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character
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the-white-cat
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once upon a time there was a king who had three sons , who were all so clever and brave that he began to be afraid that they would want to reign over the kingdom before he was dead . now the king , though he felt that he was growing old , did not at all wish to give up the government of his kingdom while he could still manage it very well , so he thought the best way to live in peace would be to divert the minds of his sons by promises which he could always get out of when the time came for keeping them .
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they were all so clever and brave .
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why was the king afraid that his sons would want to reign over the kingdom before he was dead ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5059
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why was the king afraid that his sons would want to reign over the kingdom before he was dead ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-white-cat
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once upon a time there was a king who had three sons , who were all so clever and brave that he began to be afraid that they would want to reign over the kingdom before he was dead . now the king , though he felt that he was growing old , did not at all wish to give up the government of his kingdom while he could still manage it very well , so he thought the best way to live in peace would be to divert the minds of his sons by promises which he could always get out of when the time came for keeping them . so he sent for them all , and , after speaking to them kindly , he added : " you will quite agree with me , my dear children , that my great age makes it impossible for me to look after my affairs of state as carefully as i once did . i begin to fear that this may affect the welfare of my subjects , therefore i wish that one of you should succeed to my crown ; but in return for such a gift as this it is only right that you should do something for me . now , as i think of retiring into the country , it seems to me that a pretty , lively , faithful little dog would be very good company for me ; so , without any regard for your ages , i promise that the one who brings me the most beautiful little dog shall succeed me at once . "
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he thought the best way to live in peace would be to divert the minds of his sons with promises .
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why did the king want a pretty, lively, faithful little dog ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5060
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why did the king want a pretty, lively, faithful little dog ?
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-white-cat
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so he sent for them all , and , after speaking to them kindly , he added : " you will quite agree with me , my dear children , that my great age makes it impossible for me to look after my affairs of state as carefully as i once did . i begin to fear that this may affect the welfare of my subjects , therefore i wish that one of you should succeed to my crown ; but in return for such a gift as this it is only right that you should do something for me . now , as i think of retiring into the country , it seems to me that a pretty , lively , faithful little dog would be very good company for me ; so , without any regard for your ages , i promise that the one who brings me the most beautiful little dog shall succeed me at once . "
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the one who brought the king the most beautiful little dog shall succeed him .
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what did the princes need to do to succeed the throne ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5061
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what did the princes need to do to succeed the throne ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-white-cat
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the three princes were greatly surprised by their father 's sudden fancy for a little dog , but as it gave the two younger ones a chance they would not otherwise have had of being king , and as the eldest was too polite to make any objection , they accepted the commission with pleasure . they bade farewell to the king , who gave them presents of silver and precious stones , and appointed to meet them at the same hour , in the same place , after a year had passed , to see the little dogs they had brought for him .
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surprised .
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how did the three sons feel when the king suddenly wanted a dog ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5062
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how did the three sons feel when the king suddenly wanted a dog ?
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feeling
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the-white-cat
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he pulled the deer 's foot , and immediately a silver bell sounded and the door flew open , but the prince could see nothing but numbers of hands in the air , each holding a torch . he was so much surprised that he stood quite still , until he felt himself pushed forward by other hands , so that , though he was somewhat uneasy , he could not help going on . with his hand on his sword , to be prepared for whatever might happen , he entered a hall paved with lapis - lazuli , while two lovely voices sang : " the hands you see floating above will swiftly your bidding obey ; if your heart dreads not conquering love , in this place you may fearlessly stay . "
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a hall paved with lapis - lazuli .
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what place did the prince enter after a silver bell sounded and the door flew open ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5063
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what place did the prince enter after a silver bell sounded and the door flew open ?
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local
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the-white-cat
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" what funny thing shall i see next ? " he said to himself , and instantly the door opened , and in came a tiny figure covered by a long black veil . it was conducted by two cats wearing black mantles and carrying swords , and a large party of cats followed , who brought in cages full of rats and mice .
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a large party of cats .
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who brought in cages full of rats and mice ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5064
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who brought in cages full of rats and mice ?
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the-white-cat
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the white cat herself was riding a monkey , which climbed even up to the eagles ' nests when she had a fancy for the young eaglets . never was there a pleasanter hunting party , and when they returned to the castle the prince and the white cat supped together as before , but when they had finished she offered him a crystal goblet , which must have contained a magic draught , for , as soon as he had swallowed its contents , he forgot everything , even the little dog that he was seeking for the king , and only thought how happy he was to be with the white cat ! and so the days passed , in every kind of amusement , until the year was nearly gone . the prince had forgotten all about meeting his brothers : he did not even know what country he belonged to ; but the white cat knew when he ought to go back , and one day she said to him : " do you know that you have only three days left to look for the little dog for your father , and your brothers have found lovely ones ? "
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riding on a monkey .
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what was the white cat riding on ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5065
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what was the white cat riding on ?
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the-white-cat
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then the prince suddenly recovered his memory , and cried : " what can have made me forget such an important thing ? my whole fortune depends upon it ; and even if i could in such a short time find a dog pretty enough to gain me a kingdom , where should i find a horse who would carry me all that way in three days ? " and he began to be very vexed . but the white cat said to him : " king 's son , do not trouble yourself ; i am your friend , and will make everything easy for you . you can still stay here for a day , as the good wooden horse can take you to your country in twelve hours . " " i thank you , beautiful cat , " said the prince ; " but what good will it do me to get back if i have not a dog to take to my father ? " " see here , " answered the white cat , holding up an acorn ; " there is a prettier one in this than in the dogstar ! " " oh ! white cat dear , " said the prince , " how unkind you are to laugh at me now ! " " only listen , " she said , holding the acorn to his ear . and inside it he distinctly heard a tiny voice say : " bow - wow ! "
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forgot everything and only thought how happy he was to be with the white cat .
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what did the prince do after he drank from the crystal goblet ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5066
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what did the prince do after he drank from the crystal goblet ?
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the-white-cat
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the king was very angry , and had the queen and myself shut up in a great tower and safely guarded , and drove the little dwarfs out of his kingdom ; but the fairies sent a great dragon who ate up all the people he met , and whose breath burnt up everything as he passed through the country ; and at last , after trying in vain to rid himself of this monster , the king , to save his subjects , was obliged to consent that i should be given up to the fairies . this time they came themselves to fetch me , in a chariot of pearl drawn by sea - horses , followed by the dragon , who was led with chains of diamonds . my cradle was placed between the old fairies , who loaded me with caresses , and away we whirled through the air to a tower which they had built on purpose for me . there i grew up surrounded with everything that was beautiful and rare , and learning everything that is ever taught to a princess , but without any companions but a parrot and a little dog , who could both talk ; and receiving every day a visit from one of the old fairies , who came mounted upon the dragon .
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he wanted to protect his daughter .
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why did the king send the queen and their daughter in a great tower and safely guarded, and drove the little dwarfs out of his kingdom ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5067
|
why did the king send the queen and their daughter in a great tower and safely guarded, and drove the little dwarfs out of his kingdom ?
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the-white-cat
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then the prince suddenly recovered his memory , and cried : " what can have made me forget such an important thing ? my whole fortune depends upon it ; and even if i could in such a short time find a dog pretty enough to gain me a kingdom , where should i find a horse who would carry me all that way in three days ? " and he began to be very vexed . but the white cat said to him : " king 's son , do not trouble yourself ; i am your friend , and will make everything easy for you . you can still stay here for a day , as the good wooden horse can take you to your country in twelve hours . " " i thank you , beautiful cat , " said the prince ; " but what good will it do me to get back if i have not a dog to take to my father ? " " see here , " answered the white cat , holding up an acorn ; " there is a prettier one in this than in the dogstar ! " " oh ! white cat dear , " said the prince , " how unkind you are to laugh at me now ! " " only listen , " she said , holding the acorn to his ear . and inside it he distinctly heard a tiny voice say : " bow - wow ! "
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she will give the prince a good wooden horse that could take the him to his country in twelve hours .
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how will the white cat help the prince find a horse that will carry him for three days ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5068
|
how will the white cat help the prince find a horse that will carry him for three days ?
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local
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the-white-cat
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after all the prince was the first to arrive at the castle where he had agreed to meet his brothers , but they came soon after , and stared in amazement when they saw the wooden horse in the courtyard jumping like a hunter .
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stared in amazement .
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what did the princes do after seeing the wooden horse ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5069
|
what did the princes do after seeing the wooden horse ?
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local
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action
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the-white-cat
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the queen was in despair , but as night was coming on she ordered that they should encamp just where they were , and went to bed herself , feeling quite ill , she was so disappointed . in the middle of the night she was suddenly awakened , and saw to her surprise a tiny , ugly old woman seated by her bedside , who said to her : ' i must say that we consider it somewhat troublesome of your majesty to insist upon tasting our fruit ; but to save you annoyance , my sisters and i will consent to give you as much as you can carry away , on one condition - that is , that you shall give us your little daughter to bring up as our own . ' ' ah ! my dear madam , ' cried the queen , ' is there nothing else that you will take for the fruit ? i will give you my kingdoms willingly . ' ' no , ' replied the old fairy , ' we will have nothing but your little daughter . she shall be as happy as the day is long , and we will give her everything that is worth having in fairy - land , but you must not see her again until she is married . ' ' though it is a hard condition , ' said the queen , ' i consent , for i shall certainly die if i do not taste the fruit , and so i should lose my little daughter either way . '
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give them her little daughter .
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what did the ugly fairy do when the queen wanted to eat her fruit ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5070
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what did the ugly fairy do when the queen wanted to eat her fruit ?
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the-white-cat
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" are the ladies beautiful ? " he asked anxiously . and when they answered that nobody had ever before seen such lovely princesses he seemed quite annoyed . however , he received them graciously , but found it impossible to choose between them . then turning to his youngest son he said : " have you come back alone , after all ? " " your majesty , " replied the prince , " will find in that crystal chair a little white cat , which has such soft paws , and mews so prettily , that i am sure you will be charmed with it . "
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a little white cat .
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what will the majesty find in that crystal chair ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5071
|
what will the majesty find in that crystal chair ?
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local
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prediction
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the-white-cat
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" so the old fairy led her into the castle , and , though it was still the middle of the night , the queen could see plainly that it was far more beautiful than she had been told , which you can easily believe , prince , " said the white cat , " when i tell you that it was this castle that we are now in . ' will you gather the fruit yourself , queen ? ' said the old fairy , ' or shall i call it to come to you ? ' ' i beg you to let me see it come when it is called , ' cried the queen ; ' that will be something quite new . ' the old fairy whistled twice , then she cried : ' apricots , peaches , nectarines , cherries , plums , pears , melons , grapes , apples , oranges , lemons , gooseberries , strawberries , raspberries , come ! ' and in an instant they came tumbling in one over another , and yet they were neither dusty nor spoilt , and the queen found them quite as good as she had fancied them . you see they grew upon fairy trees .
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led her into the castle .
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what did the old fairy do after the queen consented to give her little daughter away ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5072
|
what did the old fairy do after the queen consented to give her little daughter away ?
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local
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the-white-cat
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before he had time to defend himself my unhappy lover was swallowed up by the dragon . as for me , the fairies , furious at having their plans defeated , for they intended me to marry the king of the dwarfs , and i utterly refused , changed me into a white cat . when they brought me here i found all the lords and ladies of my father 's court awaiting me under the same enchantment , while the people of lesser rank had been made invisible , all but their hands . as they laid me under the enchantment the fairies told me all my history , for until then i had quite believed that i was their child , and warned me that my only chance of regaining my natural form was to win the love of a prince who resembled in every way my unfortunate lover . " and you have won it , lovely princess , " interrupted the prince . " you are indeed wonderfully like him , " resumed the princess-"in voice , in features , and everything ; and if you really love me all my troubles will be at an end . " " and mine too , " cried the prince , throwing himself at her feet , " if you will consent to marry me . " " i love you already better than anyone in the world , " she said ; " but now it is time to go back to your father , and we shall hear what he says about it . "
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win the love of a prince who resembled in every way her unfortunate lover .
|
what did the white cat do to regain her normal form ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5073
|
what did the white cat do to regain her normal form ?
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local
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action
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the-white-cat
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the king and all the courtiers could not conceal their joy and astonishment , and the marriage of the three princes was celebrated at once . the festivities lasted several months , and then each king and queen departed to their own kingdom and lived happily ever after.(1 )
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joy and astonishment .
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how will the king and all thee courtiers react to the cat's response ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5074
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how will the king and all thee courtiers react to the cat's response ?
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prediction
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the-white-cat
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before he had time to defend himself my unhappy lover was swallowed up by the dragon . as for me , the fairies , furious at having their plans defeated , for they intended me to marry the king of the dwarfs , and i utterly refused , changed me into a white cat . when they brought me here i found all the lords and ladies of my father 's court awaiting me under the same enchantment , while the people of lesser rank had been made invisible , all but their hands . as they laid me under the enchantment the fairies told me all my history , for until then i had quite believed that i was their child , and warned me that my only chance of regaining my natural form was to win the love of a prince who resembled in every way my unfortunate lover . " and you have won it , lovely princess , " interrupted the prince . " you are indeed wonderfully like him , " resumed the princess-"in voice , in features , and everything ; and if you really love me all my troubles will be at an end . " " and mine too , " cried the prince , throwing himself at her feet , " if you will consent to marry me . " " i love you already better than anyone in the world , " she said ; " but now it is time to go back to your father , and we shall hear what he says about it . "
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laid the white cat under the enchantment as the fairies told her all of her history .
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what did the fairies do for the white cat to believe that she was their child ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5075
|
what did the fairies do for the white cat to believe that she was their child ?
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action
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the-white-cat
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the prince saw his brothers walking upon the terrace , each with a lovely princess , and they came to meet him , asking if he had also found a wife . he said that he had found something much rarer - a white cat ! at which they laughed very much , and asked him if he was afraid of being eaten up by mice in the palace . and then they set out together for the town . each prince and princess rode in a splendid carriage ; the horses were decked with plumes of feathers , and glittered with gold . after them came the youngest prince , and last of all the crystal chair , at which everybody looked with admiration and curiosity . when the courtiers saw them coming they hastened to tell the king .
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he did not bring back a princess .
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why did the princes make fun of the white cat ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5076
|
why did the princes make fun of the white cat ?
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local
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causal relationship
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the-white-cat
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the king and all the courtiers could not conceal their joy and astonishment , and the marriage of the three princes was celebrated at once . the festivities lasted several months , and then each king and queen departed to their own kingdom and lived happily ever after.(1 )
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each king and queen departed to their own kingdom and lived happily ever after .
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what did the characters do after the festivities ended ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5077
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what did the characters do after the festivities ended ?
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local
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action
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the-flying-ogre
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there once lived in sianfu an old buddhist monk , who loved to wander in lonely places . in the course of his wanderings he once came to the kuku - nor , and there he saw a tree which was a thousand feet high and many cords in breadth . it was hollow inside and one could see the sky shining down into it from above .
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sianfu .
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where did the old buddhist monk live ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5078
|
where did the old buddhist monk live ?
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local
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setting
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the-flying-ogre
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there once lived in sianfu an old buddhist monk , who loved to wander in lonely places . in the course of his wanderings he once came to the kuku - nor , and there he saw a tree which was a thousand feet high and many cords in breadth . it was hollow inside and one could see the sky shining down into it from above .
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an old buddhist monk .
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who loved to wander in lonely places ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5079
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who loved to wander in lonely places ?
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the-flying-ogre
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there once lived in sianfu an old buddhist monk , who loved to wander in lonely places . in the course of his wanderings he once came to the kuku - nor , and there he saw a tree which was a thousand feet high and many cords in breadth . it was hollow inside and one could see the sky shining down into it from above .
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a tree .
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what did the old buddhist monk see when he came to kuku-nor ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5080
|
what did the old buddhist monk see when he came to kuku-nor ?
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local
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action
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the-flying-ogre
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when he had gone on a few miles , he saw in the distance a girl in a red coat , barefoot , and with unbound hair , who was running as fast as the wind . in a moment she stood before him . " take pity on me and save my life ! " said she to him .
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a girl in a red coat , barefoot , and with unbound hair , who was running as fast as the wind .
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what did the old buddhist monk see when he had gone on a few miles ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5081
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what did the old buddhist monk see when he had gone on a few miles ?
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the-flying-ogre
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when he had gone on a few miles , he saw in the distance a girl in a red coat , barefoot , and with unbound hair , who was running as fast as the wind . in a moment she stood before him . " take pity on me and save my life ! " said she to him . when the monk asked her what was the trouble , she replied : " a man is pursuing me . if you will tell him you have not seen me , i will be grateful to you all my life long ! " with that she ran up to the hollow tree and crawled into it .
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a man was pursuing her .
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why did the girl ask the old buddhist monk to save her life ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5082
|
why did the girl ask the old buddhist monk to save her life ?
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causal relationship
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the-flying-ogre
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when the monk asked her what was the trouble , she replied : " a man is pursuing me . if you will tell him you have not seen me , i will be grateful to you all my life long ! " with that she ran up to the hollow tree and crawled into it .
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ran up to the hollow tree and crawled into it .
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what did the girl do after she asked for the old buddhist monk's help ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5083
|
what did the girl do after she asked for the old buddhist monk's help ?
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the-flying-ogre
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when the monk had gone a little further , he met one who rode an armored steed . he wore a garment of gold , a bow was slung across his shoulders , and a sword hung at his side . his horse ran with the speed of lightning , and covered a couple of miles with every step . whether it ran in the air or on the ground , its speed was the same . " have you seen the girl in the red coat ? " asked the stranger . and when the monk replied that he had seen nothing , the other continued : " bonze , you should not lie ! this girl is not a human being , but a flying ogre . of flying ogres there are thousands of varieties , who bring ruin to people everywhere . i have already slain a countless number of them , and have pretty well done away with them . but this one is the worst of all . last night the lord of the heavens gave me a triple command , and that is the reason i have hurried down from the skies . there are eight thousand of us under way in all directions to catch this monster . if you do not tell the truth , monk , then you are sinning against heaven itself ! "
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reply that he has seen nothing .
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what will the old buddhist monk do when he meets the stranger ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5084
|
what will the old buddhist monk do when he meets the stranger ?
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prediction
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the-flying-ogre
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" have you seen the girl in the red coat ? " asked the stranger . and when the monk replied that he had seen nothing , the other continued : " bonze , you should not lie ! this girl is not a human being , but a flying ogre . of flying ogres there are thousands of varieties , who bring ruin to people everywhere . i have already slain a countless number of them , and have pretty well done away with them . but this one is the worst of all . last night the lord of the heavens gave me a triple command , and that is the reason i have hurried down from the skies . there are eight thousand of us under way in all directions to catch this monster . if you do not tell the truth , monk , then you are sinning against heaven itself ! " upon that the monk did not dare deceive him , but pointed to the hollow tree . the messenger of the skies dismounted , stepped into the tree and looked about him . then he once more mounted his horse , which carried him up the hollow trunk and out at the end of the tree . the monk looked up and could see a small , red flame come out of the tree - top . it was followed by the messenger of the skies . both rose up to the clouds and disappeared . after a time there fell a rain of blood . the ogre had probably been hit by an arrow or captured . afterward the monk told the tale to the scholar who wrote it down .
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point to the hollow tree .
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what will the monk do when the stranger tells him to say the truth ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5085
|
what will the monk do when the stranger tells him to say the truth ?
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prediction
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implicit
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the-flying-ogre
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" have you seen the girl in the red coat ? " asked the stranger . and when the monk replied that he had seen nothing , the other continued : " bonze , you should not lie ! this girl is not a human being , but a flying ogre . of flying ogres there are thousands of varieties , who bring ruin to people everywhere . i have already slain a countless number of them , and have pretty well done away with them . but this one is the worst of all . last night the lord of the heavens gave me a triple command , and that is the reason i have hurried down from the skies . there are eight thousand of us under way in all directions to catch this monster . if you do not tell the truth , monk , then you are sinning against heaven itself ! "
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this girl was not a human being , but a flying ogre .
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why did the stranger want to find the girl ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5086
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why did the stranger want to find the girl ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-flying-ogre
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upon that the monk did not dare deceive him , but pointed to the hollow tree . the messenger of the skies dismounted , stepped into the tree and looked about him . then he once more mounted his horse , which carried him up the hollow trunk and out at the end of the tree . the monk looked up and could see a small , red flame come out of the tree - top . it was followed by the messenger of the skies . both rose up to the clouds and disappeared . after a time there fell a rain of blood . the ogre had probably been hit by an arrow or captured . afterward the monk told the tale to the scholar who wrote it down .
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the ogre had probably been hit by an arrow or captured .
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what happened to the ogre after the old buddhist monk revealed where she was hiding ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5087
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what happened to the ogre after the old buddhist monk revealed where she was hiding ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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explicit
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the-flying-ogre
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" have you seen the girl in the red coat ? " asked the stranger . and when the monk replied that he had seen nothing , the other continued : " bonze , you should not lie ! this girl is not a human being , but a flying ogre . of flying ogres there are thousands of varieties , who bring ruin to people everywhere . i have already slain a countless number of them , and have pretty well done away with them . but this one is the worst of all . last night the lord of the heavens gave me a triple command , and that is the reason i have hurried down from the skies . there are eight thousand of us under way in all directions to catch this monster . if you do not tell the truth , monk , then you are sinning against heaven itself ! "
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slain a countless number of them , and have pretty well done away with them .
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what did the stranger do to flying ogres ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5088
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what did the stranger do to flying ogres ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-flying-ogre
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" have you seen the girl in the red coat ? " asked the stranger . and when the monk replied that he had seen nothing , the other continued : " bonze , you should not lie ! this girl is not a human being , but a flying ogre . of flying ogres there are thousands of varieties , who bring ruin to people everywhere . i have already slain a countless number of them , and have pretty well done away with them . but this one is the worst of all . last night the lord of the heavens gave me a triple command , and that is the reason i have hurried down from the skies . there are eight thousand of us under way in all directions to catch this monster . if you do not tell the truth , monk , then you are sinning against heaven itself ! "
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the lord of the heavens gave the stranger a triple command .
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why did the stranger hurry down from the skies to slay the flying ogre ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5089
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why did the stranger hurry down from the skies to slay the flying ogre ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-flying-ogre
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" have you seen the girl in the red coat ? " asked the stranger . and when the monk replied that he had seen nothing , the other continued : " bonze , you should not lie ! this girl is not a human being , but a flying ogre . of flying ogres there are thousands of varieties , who bring ruin to people everywhere . i have already slain a countless number of them , and have pretty well done away with them . but this one is the worst of all . last night the lord of the heavens gave me a triple command , and that is the reason i have hurried down from the skies . there are eight thousand of us under way in all directions to catch this monster . if you do not tell the truth , monk , then you are sinning against heaven itself ! " upon that the monk did not dare deceive him , but pointed to the hollow tree . the messenger of the skies dismounted , stepped into the tree and looked about him . then he once more mounted his horse , which carried him up the hollow trunk and out at the end of the tree . the monk looked up and could see a small , red flame come out of the tree - top . it was followed by the messenger of the skies . both rose up to the clouds and disappeared . after a time there fell a rain of blood . the ogre had probably been hit by an arrow or captured . afterward the monk told the tale to the scholar who wrote it down .
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the stranger told him that the girl was a flying ogre .
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why did the monk did not dare to deceive the stranger ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5090
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why did the monk did not dare to deceive the stranger ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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once on a time , a mouse and a bird and a sausage lived and kept house together in perfect peace among themselves , and in great prosperity . it was the bird 's business to fly to the forest every day and bring back wood . the mouse had to draw the water , make the fire , and set the table ; and the sausage had to do the cooking . nobody is content in this world : much will have more ! one day the bird met another bird on the way , and told him of his excellent condition in life . but the other bird called him a poor simpleton to do so much work , while the two others led easy lives at home .
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to fly to the forest every day and bring back wood .
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what was the bird's business ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5091
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what was the bird's business ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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once on a time , a mouse and a bird and a sausage lived and kept house together in perfect peace among themselves , and in great prosperity . it was the bird 's business to fly to the forest every day and bring back wood . the mouse had to draw the water , make the fire , and set the table ; and the sausage had to do the cooking . nobody is content in this world : much will have more ! one day the bird met another bird on the way , and told him of his excellent condition in life . but the other bird called him a poor simpleton to do so much work , while the two others led easy lives at home .
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a poor simpleton .
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what did the other bird call the bird ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5092
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what did the other bird call the bird ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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when the mouse had made up her fire and drawn water , she went to rest in her little room until it was time to lay the cloth . the sausage stayed by the saucepans , looked to it that the victuals were well cooked , and just before dinner - time he stirred the broth or the stew three or four times well round himself , so as to enrich and season and flavour it . then the bird used to come home and lay down his load , and they sat down to table , and after a good meal they would go to bed and sleep their fill till the next morning . it really was a most satisfactory life .
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to enrish and season and flavour it .
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why did the sausage stir the broth ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5093
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why did the sausage stir the broth ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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when the mouse had made up her fire and drawn water , she went to rest in her little room until it was time to lay the cloth . the sausage stayed by the saucepans , looked to it that the victuals were well cooked , and just before dinner - time he stirred the broth or the stew three or four times well round himself , so as to enrich and season and flavour it . then the bird used to come home and lay down his load , and they sat down to table , and after a good meal they would go to bed and sleep their fill till the next morning . it really was a most satisfactory life .
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go to bed and sleep their fill till the next morning .
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what do they do after a meal ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5094
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what do they do after a meal ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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but the bird came to the resolution next day never again to fetch wood : he had , he said , been their slave long enough , now they must change about and make a new arrangement so in spite of all the mouse and the sausage could say , the bird was determined to have his own way . so they drew lots to settle it , and it fell so that the sausage was to fetch wood , the mouse was to cook , and the bird was to draw water .
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he had been their slave long enough , now they much change about and make a new arrangement .
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why did the bird come to the resolution to never fetch wood again ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5095
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why did the bird come to the resolution to never fetch wood again ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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but the bird came to the resolution next day never again to fetch wood : he had , he said , been their slave long enough , now they must change about and make a new arrangement so in spite of all the mouse and the sausage could say , the bird was determined to have his own way . so they drew lots to settle it , and it fell so that the sausage was to fetch wood , the mouse was to cook , and the bird was to draw water .
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to draw water .
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what was the bird's new business ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5096
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what was the bird's new business ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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now see what happened . the sausage went away after wood , the bird made up the fire , and the mouse put on the pot , and they waited until the sausage should come home , bringing the wood for the next day . but the sausage was absent so long , that they thought something must have happened to him , and the bird went part of the way to see if he could see anything of him . not far off he met with a dog on the road , who , looking upon the sausage as lawful prey , had picked him up , and made an end of him . the bird then lodged a complaint against the dog as an open and flagrant robber , but it was all no good , as the dog declared that he had found forged letters upon the sausage , so that he deserved to lose his life .
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a dog had made an end of him .
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what had occurred to the sausage after he went to fetch wood ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5097
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what had occurred to the sausage after he went to fetch wood ?
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[] |
local
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outcome resolution
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implicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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the bird then very sadly took up the wood and carried it home himself , and related to the mouse all he had seen and heard . they were both very troubled , but determined to look on the bright side of things , and still to remain together . and so the bird laid the cloth , and the mouse prepared the food , and finally got into the pot , as the sausage used to do , to stir and flavour the broth , but then she had to part with fur and skin , and lastly with life !
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very troubled .
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how did the bird and the mouse feel after hearing about the sausage's death ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5098
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how did the bird and the mouse feel after hearing about the sausage's death ?
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[] |
local
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feeling
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explicit
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the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage
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the bird then very sadly took up the wood and carried it home himself , and related to the mouse all he had seen and heard . they were both very troubled , but determined to look on the bright side of things , and still to remain together . and so the bird laid the cloth , and the mouse prepared the food , and finally got into the pot , as the sausage used to do , to stir and flavour the broth , but then she had to part with fur and skin , and lastly with life !
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she parted with fur and skin and with life .
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what did the mouse do differently to the broth ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-5099
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what did the mouse do differently to the broth ?
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[] |
local
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action
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implicit
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