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mirror-of-matsuyama
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putting her hand out , she took from the side of the pillow a square wooden box tied up with a silken cord and tassels . undoing this very carefully , she took out of the box the mirror that her husband had given her years ago . " when you were still a little child your father went up to the capital and brought me back as a present this treasure ; it is called a mirror . this i give you before i die . if , after i have ceased to be in this life , you are lonely and long to see me sometimes , then take out this mirror and in the clear and shining surface you will always see me - so will you be able to meet with me often and tell me all your heart . though i shall not be able to speak , i shall understand and sympathize with you , whatever may happen to you in the future . " with these words the dying woman handed the mirror to her daughter . the mind of the good mother seemed to be now at rest , and sinking back without another word her spirit passed quietly away that day .
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she passed away .
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what happened to the mother after she gave the daughter the mirror ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6300
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what happened to the mother after she gave the daughter the mirror ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the bereaved father and daughter were wild with grief , and they abandoned themselves to their bitter sorrow . they felt it to be impossible to take leave of the loved woman who till now had filled their whole lives and to commit her body to the earth . but this frantic burst of grief passed , and then they took possession of their own hearts again , crushed though they were in resignation . in spite of this the daughter 's life seemed to her desolate . her love for her dead mother did not grow less with time , and so keen was her remembrance , that everything in daily life , even the falling of the rain and the blowing of the wind , reminded her of her mother 's death and of all that they had loved and shared together . one day when her father was out , and she was fulfilling her household duties alone , her loneliness and sorrow seemed more than she could bear . she threw herself down in her mother 's room and wept as if her heart would break . poor child , she longed just for one glimpse of the loved face , one sound of the voice calling her pet name , or for one moment 's forgetfulness of the aching void in her heart . suddenly she sat up . her mother 's last words had rung through her memory hitherto dulled by grief . " oh ! my mother told me when she gave me the mirror as a parting gift , that whenever i looked into it i should be able to meet her - to see her . i had nearly forgotten her last words - how stupid i am . i will get the mirror now and see if it can possibly be true ! "
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she remembered her mother 's words .
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why did the daughter decide to get the mirror ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6301
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why did the daughter decide to get the mirror ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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she dried her eyes quickly , and going to the cupboard took out the box that contained the mirror , her heart beating with expectation as she lifted the mirror out and gazed into its smooth face . behold , her mother 's words were true ! in the round mirror before her she saw her mother 's face ; but , oh , the joyful surprise ! it was not her mother thin and wasted by illness , but the young and beautiful woman as she remembered her far back in the days of her own earliest childhood . it seemed to the girl that the face in the mirror must soon speak , almost that she heard the voice of her mother telling her again to grow up a good woman and a dutiful daughter , so earnestly did the eyes in the mirror look back into her own . " it is certainly my mother 's soul that i see . she knows how miserable i am without her and she has come to comfort me . whenever i long to see her she will meet me here ; how grateful i ought to be ! "
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her mother .
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who did the daughter think she saw in the mirror ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6302
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who did the daughter think she saw in the mirror ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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she dried her eyes quickly , and going to the cupboard took out the box that contained the mirror , her heart beating with expectation as she lifted the mirror out and gazed into its smooth face . behold , her mother 's words were true ! in the round mirror before her she saw her mother 's face ; but , oh , the joyful surprise ! it was not her mother thin and wasted by illness , but the young and beautiful woman as she remembered her far back in the days of her own earliest childhood . it seemed to the girl that the face in the mirror must soon speak , almost that she heard the voice of her mother telling her again to grow up a good woman and a dutiful daughter , so earnestly did the eyes in the mirror look back into her own . " it is certainly my mother 's soul that i see . she knows how miserable i am without her and she has come to comfort me . whenever i long to see her she will meet me here ; how grateful i ought to be ! "
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herself .
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who did the daughter really see in the mirror ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6303
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who did the daughter really see in the mirror ?
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character
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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and from this time the weight of sorrow was greatly lightened for her young heart . every morning , to gather strength for the day 's duties before her , and every evening , for consolation before she lay down to rest , did the young girl take out the mirror and gaze at the reflection which in the simplicity of her innocent heart she believed to be her mother 's soul . daily she grew in the likeness of her dead mother 's character , and was gentle and kind to all , and a dutiful daughter to her father . a year spent in mourning had thus passed away in the little household , when , by the advice of his relations , the man married again , and the daughter now found herself under the authority of a step - mother . it was a trying position ; but her days spent in the recollection of her own beloved mother , and of trying to be what that mother would wish her to be , had made the young girl docile and patient , and she now determined to be filial and dutiful to her father 's wife , in all respects . everything went on apparently smoothly in the family for some time under the new regime ; there were no winds or waves of discord to ruffle the surface of every - day life , and the father was content .
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the likeness of her dead mother 's character .
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what did the daughter grow to in ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6304
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what did the daughter grow to in ?
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character
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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and from this time the weight of sorrow was greatly lightened for her young heart . every morning , to gather strength for the day 's duties before her , and every evening , for consolation before she lay down to rest , did the young girl take out the mirror and gaze at the reflection which in the simplicity of her innocent heart she believed to be her mother 's soul . daily she grew in the likeness of her dead mother 's character , and was gentle and kind to all , and a dutiful daughter to her father . a year spent in mourning had thus passed away in the little household , when , by the advice of his relations , the man married again , and the daughter now found herself under the authority of a step - mother . it was a trying position ; but her days spent in the recollection of her own beloved mother , and of trying to be what that mother would wish her to be , had made the young girl docile and patient , and she now determined to be filial and dutiful to her father 's wife , in all respects . everything went on apparently smoothly in the family for some time under the new regime ; there were no winds or waves of discord to ruffle the surface of every - day life , and the father was content .
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married again .
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what did the man do after a year passed ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6305
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what did the man do after a year passed ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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and from this time the weight of sorrow was greatly lightened for her young heart . every morning , to gather strength for the day 's duties before her , and every evening , for consolation before she lay down to rest , did the young girl take out the mirror and gaze at the reflection which in the simplicity of her innocent heart she believed to be her mother 's soul . daily she grew in the likeness of her dead mother 's character , and was gentle and kind to all , and a dutiful daughter to her father . a year spent in mourning had thus passed away in the little household , when , by the advice of his relations , the man married again , and the daughter now found herself under the authority of a step - mother . it was a trying position ; but her days spent in the recollection of her own beloved mother , and of trying to be what that mother would wish her to be , had made the young girl docile and patient , and she now determined to be filial and dutiful to her father 's wife , in all respects . everything went on apparently smoothly in the family for some time under the new regime ; there were no winds or waves of discord to ruffle the surface of every - day life , and the father was content .
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she missed her mother .
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why was it a trying position for the daughter to be under the authority of a step-mother ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6306
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why was it a trying position for the daughter to be under the authority of a step-mother ?
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causal relationship
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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but it is a woman 's danger to be petty and mean , and step - mothers are proverbial all the world over , and this one 's heart was not as her first smiles were . as the days and weeks grew into months , the step - mother began to treat the motherless girl unkindly and to try and come between the father and child . sometimes she went to her husband and complained of her step - daughter 's behavior , but the father knowing that this was to be expected , took no notice of her ill - natured complaints . instead of lessening his affection for his daughter , as the woman desired , her grumblings only made him think of her the more . the woman soon saw that he began to show more concern for his lonely child than before . this did not please her at all , and she began to turn over in her mind how she could , by some means or other , drive her step - child out of the house . so crooked did the woman 's heart become .
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unkindly .
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how did the step-mother treat the daughter ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6307
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how did the step-mother treat the daughter ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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but it is a woman 's danger to be petty and mean , and step - mothers are proverbial all the world over , and this one 's heart was not as her first smiles were . as the days and weeks grew into months , the step - mother began to treat the motherless girl unkindly and to try and come between the father and child . sometimes she went to her husband and complained of her step - daughter 's behavior , but the father knowing that this was to be expected , took no notice of her ill - natured complaints . instead of lessening his affection for his daughter , as the woman desired , her grumblings only made him think of her the more . the woman soon saw that he began to show more concern for his lonely child than before . this did not please her at all , and she began to turn over in her mind how she could , by some means or other , drive her step - child out of the house . so crooked did the woman 's heart become .
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he knew this was to be expected .
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why did the man not pay attention to the step-mother's complaints ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6308
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why did the man not pay attention to the step-mother's complaints ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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but it is a woman 's danger to be petty and mean , and step - mothers are proverbial all the world over , and this one 's heart was not as her first smiles were . as the days and weeks grew into months , the step - mother began to treat the motherless girl unkindly and to try and come between the father and child . sometimes she went to her husband and complained of her step - daughter 's behavior , but the father knowing that this was to be expected , took no notice of her ill - natured complaints . instead of lessening his affection for his daughter , as the woman desired , her grumblings only made him think of her the more . the woman soon saw that he began to show more concern for his lonely child than before . this did not please her at all , and she began to turn over in her mind how she could , by some means or other , drive her step - child out of the house . so crooked did the woman 's heart become .
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made the man think of his daughter more .
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what happened because of the woman's grumblings ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6309
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what happened because of the woman's grumblings ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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and from this time the weight of sorrow was greatly lightened for her young heart . every morning , to gather strength for the day 's duties before her , and every evening , for consolation before she lay down to rest , did the young girl take out the mirror and gaze at the reflection which in the simplicity of her innocent heart she believed to be her mother 's soul . daily she grew in the likeness of her dead mother 's character , and was gentle and kind to all , and a dutiful daughter to her father . a year spent in mourning had thus passed away in the little household , when , by the advice of his relations , the man married again , and the daughter now found herself under the authority of a step - mother . it was a trying position ; but her days spent in the recollection of her own beloved mother , and of trying to be what that mother would wish her to be , had made the young girl docile and patient , and she now determined to be filial and dutiful to her father 's wife , in all respects . everything went on apparently smoothly in the family for some time under the new regime ; there were no winds or waves of discord to ruffle the surface of every - day life , and the father was content . she watched the girl carefully , and one day peeping into her room in the early morning , she thought she discovered a grave enough sin of which to accuse the child to her father . the woman herself was a little frightened too at what she had seen . so she went at once to her husband , and wiping away some false tears she said in a sad voice : " please give me permission to leave you today . " the man was completely taken by surprise at the suddenness of her request , and wondered whatever was the matter . " do you find it so disagreeable , " he asked , " in my house , that you can stay no longer ? " " no ! no ! it has nothing to do with you - even in my dreams i have never thought that i wished to leave your side ; but if i go on living here i am in danger of losing my life , so i think it best for all concerned that you should allow me to go home ! "
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looking in the mirror .
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what did the woman see the girl doing ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6310
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what did the woman see the girl doing ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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and the woman began to weep afresh . her husband , distressed to see her so unhappy , and thinking that he could not have heard aright , said : " tell me what you mean ! how is your life in danger here ? " " i will tell you since you ask me . your daughter dislikes me as her step - mother . for some time past she has shut herself up in her room morning and evening , and looking in as i pass by , i am convinced that she has made an image of me and is trying to kill me by magic art , cursing me daily . it is not safe for me to stay here , such being the case ; indeed , indeed , i must go away , we can not live under the same roof any more . "
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made an image of her and was trying to kill her by magic art , curing her daily .
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what did the step-mother say the daughter was doing ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6311
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what did the step-mother say the daughter was doing ?
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action
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the husband listened to the dreadful tale , but he could not believe his gentle daughter guilty of such an evil act . he knew that by popular superstition people believed that one person could cause the gradual death of another by making an image of the hated one and cursing it daily ; but where had his young daughter learned such knowledge?-the thing was impossible . yet he remembered having noticed that his daughter stayed much in her room of late and kept herself away from every one , even when visitors came to the house . putting this fact together with his wife 's alarm , he thought that there might be something to account for the strange story . his heart was torn between doubting his wife and trusting his child , and he knew not what to do . he decided to go at once to his daughter and try to find out the truth . comforting his wife and assuring her that her fears were groundless , he glided quietly to his daughter 's room .
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noticed that his daughter stayed much in her room of late and kept herself away from every one .
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why did the father think the step-mother's story was believable ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6312
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why did the father think the step-mother's story was believable ?
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causal relationship
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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but it is a woman 's danger to be petty and mean , and step - mothers are proverbial all the world over , and this one 's heart was not as her first smiles were . as the days and weeks grew into months , the step - mother began to treat the motherless girl unkindly and to try and come between the father and child . sometimes she went to her husband and complained of her step - daughter 's behavior , but the father knowing that this was to be expected , took no notice of her ill - natured complaints . instead of lessening his affection for his daughter , as the woman desired , her grumblings only made him think of her the more . the woman soon saw that he began to show more concern for his lonely child than before . this did not please her at all , and she began to turn over in her mind how she could , by some means or other , drive her step - child out of the house . so crooked did the woman 's heart become . the girl had for a long time past been very unhappy . she had tried by amiability and obedience to show her goodwill and to mollify the new wife , and to break down that wall of prejudice and misunderstanding that she knew generally stood between step - parents and their step - children . but she soon found that her efforts were in vain . the step - mother never trusted her , and seemed to misinterpret all her actions , and the poor child knew very well that she often carried unkind and untrue tales to her father . she could not help comparing her present unhappy condition with the time when her own mother was alive only a little more than a year ago - so great a change in this short time ! morning and evening she wept over the remembrance . whenever she could she went to her room , and sliding the screens to , took out the mirror and gazed , as she thought , at her mother 's face . it was the only comfort that she had in these wretched days . her father found her occupied in this way . pushing aside the fusama , he saw her bending over something or other very intently . looking over her shoulder , to see who was entering her room , the girl was surprised to see her father , for he generally sent for her when he wished to speak to her . she was also confused at being found looking at the mirror , for she had never told any one of her mother 's last promise , but had kept it as the sacred secret of her heart . so before turning to her father she slipped the mirror into her long sleeve . her father noting her confusion , and her act of hiding something , said in a severe manner : " daughter , what are you doing here ? and what is that that you have hidden in your sleeve ? "
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the step - mother treated her poorly .
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why had the girl been unhappy for a long time ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6313
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why had the girl been unhappy for a long time ?
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causal relationship
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the girl had for a long time past been very unhappy . she had tried by amiability and obedience to show her goodwill and to mollify the new wife , and to break down that wall of prejudice and misunderstanding that she knew generally stood between step - parents and their step - children . but she soon found that her efforts were in vain . the step - mother never trusted her , and seemed to misinterpret all her actions , and the poor child knew very well that she often carried unkind and untrue tales to her father . she could not help comparing her present unhappy condition with the time when her own mother was alive only a little more than a year ago - so great a change in this short time ! morning and evening she wept over the remembrance . whenever she could she went to her room , and sliding the screens to , took out the mirror and gazed , as she thought , at her mother 's face . it was the only comfort that she had in these wretched days . her father found her occupied in this way . pushing aside the fusama , he saw her bending over something or other very intently . looking over her shoulder , to see who was entering her room , the girl was surprised to see her father , for he generally sent for her when he wished to speak to her . she was also confused at being found looking at the mirror , for she had never told any one of her mother 's last promise , but had kept it as the sacred secret of her heart . so before turning to her father she slipped the mirror into her long sleeve . her father noting her confusion , and her act of hiding something , said in a severe manner : " daughter , what are you doing here ? and what is that that you have hidden in your sleeve ? "
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he generally sent of her when he wished to speak to her .
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why was the girl surprised to see her father ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6314
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why was the girl surprised to see her father ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the girl had for a long time past been very unhappy . she had tried by amiability and obedience to show her goodwill and to mollify the new wife , and to break down that wall of prejudice and misunderstanding that she knew generally stood between step - parents and their step - children . but she soon found that her efforts were in vain . the step - mother never trusted her , and seemed to misinterpret all her actions , and the poor child knew very well that she often carried unkind and untrue tales to her father . she could not help comparing her present unhappy condition with the time when her own mother was alive only a little more than a year ago - so great a change in this short time ! morning and evening she wept over the remembrance . whenever she could she went to her room , and sliding the screens to , took out the mirror and gazed , as she thought , at her mother 's face . it was the only comfort that she had in these wretched days . her father found her occupied in this way . pushing aside the fusama , he saw her bending over something or other very intently . looking over her shoulder , to see who was entering her room , the girl was surprised to see her father , for he generally sent for her when he wished to speak to her . she was also confused at being found looking at the mirror , for she had never told any one of her mother 's last promise , but had kept it as the sacred secret of her heart . so before turning to her father she slipped the mirror into her long sleeve . her father noting her confusion , and her act of hiding something , said in a severe manner : " daughter , what are you doing here ? and what is that that you have hidden in your sleeve ? "
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she had never told any one of her mother 's last promise .
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why did she slip the mirror into her sleeve ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6315
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why did she slip the mirror into her sleeve ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the girl was frightened by her father 's severity . never had he spoken to her in such a tone . her confusion changed to apprehension , her color from scarlet to white . she sat dumb and shamefaced , unable to reply . appearances were certainly against her ; the young girl looked guilty , and the father thinking that perhaps after all what his wife had told him was true , spoke angrily : " then , is it really true that you are daily cursing your step - mother and praying for her death ? have you forgotten what i told you , that although she is your step - mother you must be obedient and loyal to her ? what evil spirit has taken possession of your heart that you should be so wicked ? you have certainly changed , my daughter ! what has made you so disobedient and unfaithful ? " and the father 's eyes filled with sudden tears to think that he should have to upbraid his daughter in this way .
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never had he spoken to her in such a tone .
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why was the girl frightened by the father's severity ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6316
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why was the girl frightened by the father's severity ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the girl had for a long time past been very unhappy . she had tried by amiability and obedience to show her goodwill and to mollify the new wife , and to break down that wall of prejudice and misunderstanding that she knew generally stood between step - parents and their step - children . but she soon found that her efforts were in vain . the step - mother never trusted her , and seemed to misinterpret all her actions , and the poor child knew very well that she often carried unkind and untrue tales to her father . she could not help comparing her present unhappy condition with the time when her own mother was alive only a little more than a year ago - so great a change in this short time ! morning and evening she wept over the remembrance . whenever she could she went to her room , and sliding the screens to , took out the mirror and gazed , as she thought , at her mother 's face . it was the only comfort that she had in these wretched days . her father found her occupied in this way . pushing aside the fusama , he saw her bending over something or other very intently . looking over her shoulder , to see who was entering her room , the girl was surprised to see her father , for he generally sent for her when he wished to speak to her . she was also confused at being found looking at the mirror , for she had never told any one of her mother 's last promise , but had kept it as the sacred secret of her heart . so before turning to her father she slipped the mirror into her long sleeve . her father noting her confusion , and her act of hiding something , said in a severe manner : " daughter , what are you doing here ? and what is that that you have hidden in your sleeve ? " the girl was frightened by her father 's severity . never had he spoken to her in such a tone . her confusion changed to apprehension , her color from scarlet to white . she sat dumb and shamefaced , unable to reply . appearances were certainly against her ; the young girl looked guilty , and the father thinking that perhaps after all what his wife had told him was true , spoke angrily : " then , is it really true that you are daily cursing your step - mother and praying for her death ? have you forgotten what i told you , that although she is your step - mother you must be obedient and loyal to her ? what evil spirit has taken possession of your heart that you should be so wicked ? you have certainly changed , my daughter ! what has made you so disobedient and unfaithful ? " and the father 's eyes filled with sudden tears to think that he should have to upbraid his daughter in this way .
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her father knew she was hiding something .
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why did the daughter look guilty ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6317
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why did the daughter look guilty ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the girl was frightened by her father 's severity . never had he spoken to her in such a tone . her confusion changed to apprehension , her color from scarlet to white . she sat dumb and shamefaced , unable to reply . appearances were certainly against her ; the young girl looked guilty , and the father thinking that perhaps after all what his wife had told him was true , spoke angrily : " then , is it really true that you are daily cursing your step - mother and praying for her death ? have you forgotten what i told you , that although she is your step - mother you must be obedient and loyal to her ? what evil spirit has taken possession of your heart that you should be so wicked ? you have certainly changed , my daughter ! what has made you so disobedient and unfaithful ? " and the father 's eyes filled with sudden tears to think that he should have to upbraid his daughter in this way .
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scolded her .
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what did the father do because he thought the daughter was cursing the step-mother ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6318
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what did the father do because he thought the daughter was cursing the step-mother ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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she on her part did not know what he meant , for she had never heard of the superstition that by praying over an image it is possible to cause the death of a hated person . but she saw that she must speak and clear herself somehow . she loved her father dearly , and could not bear the idea of his anger . she put out her hand on his knee deprecatingly : " father ! father ! do not say such dreadful things to me . i am still your obedient child . indeed , i am . however stupid i may be , i should never be able to curse any one who belonged to you , much less pray for the death of one you love . surely some one has been telling you lies , and you are dazed , and you know not what you say - or some evil spirit has taken possession of your heart . as for me i do not know - no , not so much as a dew - drop , of the evil thing of which you accuse me . " but the father remembered that she had hidden something away when he first entered the room , and even this earnest protest did not satisfy him . he wished to clear up his doubts once for all .
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she had never heard of the superstition that by praying over an image it is possible to cause the death of a hated person .
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what made the daughter confused at the father's words ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6319
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what made the daughter confused at the father's words ?
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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she on her part did not know what he meant , for she had never heard of the superstition that by praying over an image it is possible to cause the death of a hated person . but she saw that she must speak and clear herself somehow . she loved her father dearly , and could not bear the idea of his anger . she put out her hand on his knee deprecatingly : " father ! father ! do not say such dreadful things to me . i am still your obedient child . indeed , i am . however stupid i may be , i should never be able to curse any one who belonged to you , much less pray for the death of one you love . surely some one has been telling you lies , and you are dazed , and you know not what you say - or some evil spirit has taken possession of your heart . as for me i do not know - no , not so much as a dew - drop , of the evil thing of which you accuse me . " but the father remembered that she had hidden something away when he first entered the room , and even this earnest protest did not satisfy him . he wished to clear up his doubts once for all .
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check his daughter 's sleeves .
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how did the father plan to clear up his doubts once and for all ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6320
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how did the father plan to clear up his doubts once and for all ?
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local
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action
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" then why are you always alone in your room these days ? and tell me what is that that you have hidden in your sleeve - show it to me at once . " then the daughter , though shy of confessing how she had cherished her mother 's memory , saw that she must tell her father all in order to clear herself . so she slipped the mirror out from her long sleeve and laid it before him . " this , " she said , " is what you saw me looking at just now . " " why , " he said in great surprise , " this is the mirror that i brought as a gift to your mother when i went up to the capital many years ago ! and so you have kept it all this time ? now , why do you spend so much of your time before this mirror ? " then she told him of her mother 's last words , and of how she had promised to meet her child whenever she looked into the glass . but still the father could not understand the simplicity of his daughter 's character in not knowing that what she saw reflected in the mirror was in reality her own face , and not that of her mother . " what do you mean ? " he asked . " i do not understand how you can meet the soul of your lost mother by looking in this mirror ? " " it is indeed true , " said the girl : " and if you do n't believe what i say , look for yourself , " and she placed the mirror before her . there , looking back from the smooth metal disk , was her own sweet face . she pointed to the reflection seriously : " do you doubt me still ? " she asked earnestly , looking up into his face . with an exclamation of sudden understanding the father smote his two hands together .
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slipped the mirror out from her long sleeve and laid it before him .
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what happened because the girl wanted to clear herself ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6321
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what happened because the girl wanted to clear herself ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" then why are you always alone in your room these days ? and tell me what is that that you have hidden in your sleeve - show it to me at once . " then the daughter , though shy of confessing how she had cherished her mother 's memory , saw that she must tell her father all in order to clear herself . so she slipped the mirror out from her long sleeve and laid it before him . " this , " she said , " is what you saw me looking at just now . " " why , " he said in great surprise , " this is the mirror that i brought as a gift to your mother when i went up to the capital many years ago ! and so you have kept it all this time ? now , why do you spend so much of your time before this mirror ? " then she told him of her mother 's last words , and of how she had promised to meet her child whenever she looked into the glass . but still the father could not understand the simplicity of his daughter 's character in not knowing that what she saw reflected in the mirror was in reality her own face , and not that of her mother . " what do you mean ? " he asked . " i do not understand how you can meet the soul of your lost mother by looking in this mirror ? " " it is indeed true , " said the girl : " and if you do n't believe what i say , look for yourself , " and she placed the mirror before her . there , looking back from the smooth metal disk , was her own sweet face . she pointed to the reflection seriously : " do you doubt me still ? " she asked earnestly , looking up into his face . with an exclamation of sudden understanding the father smote his two hands together .
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he could not understand the simplicity of his daughter 's character in not knowing that what she saw reflected in the mirror was her own face .
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why was the father confused by the daughter's explanation for the mirror ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6322
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why was the father confused by the daughter's explanation for the mirror ?
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local
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causal relationship
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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thus did the unkind step - mother humble herself and ask forgiveness of the girl she had so wronged . such was the sweetness of the girl 's disposition that she willingly forgave her step - mother , and never bore a moment 's resentment or malice towards her afterwards . the father saw by his wife 's face that she was truly sorry for the past , and was greatly relieved to see the terrible misunderstanding wiped out of remembrance by both the wrong - doer and the wronged . from this time on , the three lived together as happily as fish in water . no such trouble ever darkened the home again , and the young girl gradually forgot that year of unhappiness in the tender love and care that her step - mother now bestowed on her . her patience and goodness were rewarded at last .
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the sweetness of the girl 's disposition .
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why did the daughter forgive her step-mother ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6323
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why did the daughter forgive her step-mother ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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dectera .
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who married a prince ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6324
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who married a prince ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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along the shores of the muirnict .
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where was the prince's patrimony ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6325
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where was the prince's patrimony ?
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local
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setting
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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dun dalgan .
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where was the capital of the prince's patrimony ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6326
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where was the capital of the prince's patrimony ?
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local
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setting
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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setanta .
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what was the name of dectera's child ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6327
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what was the name of dectera's child ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life .
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what happened as soon as setanta was able to understand stories ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6328
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what happened as soon as setanta was able to understand stories ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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surprised .
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how did people feel when they learned setanta had a passion for arms and the martial life ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6329
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how did people feel when they learned setanta had a passion for arms and the martial life ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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the red branch .
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whose achievements did setanta think about ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6330
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whose achievements did setanta think about ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury .
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what was never out of setanta's mind ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6331
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what was never out of setanta's mind ?
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local
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action
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city .
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what did setanta long to be ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6332
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what did setanta long to be ?
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local
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action
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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delighted .
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how did setanta feel when he was told about the great school ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6333
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how did setanta feel when he was told about the great school ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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martial exercises and the military art .
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what were the young nobles of ulster taught ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6334
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what were the young nobles of ulster taught ?
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local
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action
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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chosen knights .
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who supervised the young nobles ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6335
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who supervised the young nobles ?
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local
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character
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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who did setanta resolve to accept as his instructor ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6336
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who did setanta resolve to accept as his instructor ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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dectera .
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what was the name of one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6337
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what was the name of one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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his father 's mind had become impaired .
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why did setanta see his father little ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6338
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why did setanta see his father little ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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in a secluded part of the dun .
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where was setanta's father confined ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6339
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where was setanta's father confined ?
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[] |
local
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setting
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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laughed .
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what did dectera do whenever setanta talked about his desire to enter the military school ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6340
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what did dectera do whenever setanta talked about his desire to enter the military school ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life .
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why did dectera laugh at setanta ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6341
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why did dectera laugh at setanta ?
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[] |
local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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alarmed .
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how did dectera secretly feel about setanta's wish to go to the military school ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6342
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how did dectera secretly feel about setanta's wish to go to the military school ?
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[] |
local
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feeling
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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she formed plans to detain him at home altogether .
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what happened after dectera heard setanta's desire ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6343
|
what happened after dectera heard setanta's desire ?
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[] |
local
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outcome resolution
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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setanta stole away from his father 's dun .
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what did setanta do on a favorable night ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6344
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what did setanta do on a favorable night ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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the frontier .
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where did setanta cross before morning ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6345
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where did setanta cross before morning ?
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[] |
local
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setting
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood .
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what did setanta do after crossing the frontier ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6346
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what did setanta do after crossing the frontier ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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lest he should be met by any of his father 's people .
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why did setanta travel quickly ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6347
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why did setanta travel quickly ?
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[] |
local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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a sword of lath .
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what did setanta hang on his side ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6348
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what did setanta hang on his side ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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in the part that surrounded the king 's palace .
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where did fergus mac roy and the king sit ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6349
|
where did fergus mac roy and the king sit ?
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[] |
local
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setting
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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the game .
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what were fergus mac roy and the king's attention on ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6350
|
what were fergus mac roy and the king's attention on ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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emania .
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where did setanta set to go ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6351
|
where did setanta set to go ?
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[] |
local
|
setting
|
explicit
|
the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
|
at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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young nobles .
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who were at their sports at a distance ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6352
|
who were at their sports at a distance ?
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[] |
local
|
character
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explicit
|
the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
|
at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased .
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what did fergus and the king see when they looked up ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6353
|
what did fergus and the king see when they looked up ?
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[] |
local
|
action
|
explicit
|
the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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the boys came together into a group and held a council .
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what happened after setanta interrupted the young nobles' game ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6354
|
what happened after setanta interrupted the young nobles' game ?
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[] |
local
|
outcome resolution
|
explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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the trees .
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where did the boys shelter ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6355
|
where did the boys shelter ?
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[] |
local
|
setting
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explicit
|
the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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conchubar mac nessa and his knight .
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who did the boys run around ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6356
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who did the boys run around ?
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[] |
local
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character
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand .
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what happened after the boy sprang over the chess table ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6357
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what happened after the boy sprang over the chess table ?
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[] |
local
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outcome resolution
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explicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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" why are you so enraged , my boy ? " said the king , " and why do you so maltreat my nobles ? " " because they have not treated me with the respect due to a stranger , " replied the boy . " who are you yourself ? " said conchubar . " i am setanta , the son of sualtim , and dectera , your own sister , is my mother ; and it is not before my uncle 's palace that i should be insulted and dishonoured . " this was the debut and first martial exploit of the great cuculain , type of irish chivalry and courage , in the bardic firmament a bright and particular star of strength , daring , and glory , that will not set nor suffer aught but transient obscuration till the extinction of the irish race ; cuculain , bravest of the brave , whose glory affected even the temperate - minded tierna , so that his sober pen has inscribed , in the annals of ancient erin , this testimony : " cuculain , filius sualtam fortissimus heros scotorum . " after this setanta was regularly received into the military school , where , ere long , he became a favourite both with old and young . he placed himself under the tuition of fergus mac roy , who , each day , grew more and more proud of his pupil , for while still a boy his fame was extending over ulla .
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they have not treated him with the respect due to a stranger .
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why was setanta so enraged ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6358
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why was setanta so enraged ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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" why are you so enraged , my boy ? " said the king , " and why do you so maltreat my nobles ? " " because they have not treated me with the respect due to a stranger , " replied the boy . " who are you yourself ? " said conchubar . " i am setanta , the son of sualtim , and dectera , your own sister , is my mother ; and it is not before my uncle 's palace that i should be insulted and dishonoured . " this was the debut and first martial exploit of the great cuculain , type of irish chivalry and courage , in the bardic firmament a bright and particular star of strength , daring , and glory , that will not set nor suffer aught but transient obscuration till the extinction of the irish race ; cuculain , bravest of the brave , whose glory affected even the temperate - minded tierna , so that his sober pen has inscribed , in the annals of ancient erin , this testimony : " cuculain , filius sualtam fortissimus heros scotorum . " after this setanta was regularly received into the military school , where , ere long , he became a favourite both with old and young . he placed himself under the tuition of fergus mac roy , who , each day , grew more and more proud of his pupil , for while still a boy his fame was extending over ulla .
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sister .
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who was dectera to conchubar ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6359
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who was dectera to conchubar ?
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character
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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" why are you so enraged , my boy ? " said the king , " and why do you so maltreat my nobles ? " " because they have not treated me with the respect due to a stranger , " replied the boy . " who are you yourself ? " said conchubar . " i am setanta , the son of sualtim , and dectera , your own sister , is my mother ; and it is not before my uncle 's palace that i should be insulted and dishonoured . " this was the debut and first martial exploit of the great cuculain , type of irish chivalry and courage , in the bardic firmament a bright and particular star of strength , daring , and glory , that will not set nor suffer aught but transient obscuration till the extinction of the irish race ; cuculain , bravest of the brave , whose glory affected even the temperate - minded tierna , so that his sober pen has inscribed , in the annals of ancient erin , this testimony : " cuculain , filius sualtam fortissimus heros scotorum . " after this setanta was regularly received into the military school , where , ere long , he became a favourite both with old and young . he placed himself under the tuition of fergus mac roy , who , each day , grew more and more proud of his pupil , for while still a boy his fame was extending over ulla .
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setanta was regularly received into the military school , where , ere long , he became a favourite both with old and young .
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what happened after setanta told conchubar who he was ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6360
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what happened after setanta told conchubar who he was ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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" why are you so enraged , my boy ? " said the king , " and why do you so maltreat my nobles ? " " because they have not treated me with the respect due to a stranger , " replied the boy . " who are you yourself ? " said conchubar . " i am setanta , the son of sualtim , and dectera , your own sister , is my mother ; and it is not before my uncle 's palace that i should be insulted and dishonoured . " this was the debut and first martial exploit of the great cuculain , type of irish chivalry and courage , in the bardic firmament a bright and particular star of strength , daring , and glory , that will not set nor suffer aught but transient obscuration till the extinction of the irish race ; cuculain , bravest of the brave , whose glory affected even the temperate - minded tierna , so that his sober pen has inscribed , in the annals of ancient erin , this testimony : " cuculain , filius sualtam fortissimus heros scotorum . " after this setanta was regularly received into the military school , where , ere long , he became a favourite both with old and young . he placed himself under the tuition of fergus mac roy , who , each day , grew more and more proud of his pupil , for while still a boy his fame was extending over ulla .
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proud .
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how did fergus mac roy feel about setanta ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6361
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how did fergus mac roy feel about setanta ?
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feeling
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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culain .
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who was chief of the black country of ulla ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6362
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who was chief of the black country of ulla ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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the sound of the hammer and husky bellows .
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what was forever heard ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6363
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what was forever heard ?
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local
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action
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer .
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why did conchubar and his knights pass through the park ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6364
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why did conchubar and his knights pass through the park ?
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local
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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flushed .
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how did conchubar's nephew feel when conchubar called him ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6365
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how did conchubar's nephew feel when conchubar called him ?
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local
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feeling
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch .
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why was conchubar's nephew flushed and shy ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6366
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why was conchubar's nephew flushed and shy ?
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causal relationship
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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culain 's house .
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where did conchubar proceed to ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6367
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where did conchubar proceed to ?
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setting
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city .
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where was culain's house ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6368
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where was culain's house ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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went on to the feast .
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what did the king and his knights do after they went to culain's house ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6369
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what did the king and his knights do after they went to culain's house ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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then said culain , " have all thy retinue come in , o conchubar ? " and when the king said that they were all there , culain bade one of his apprentices go out and let loose the great mastiff that guarded the house . now , this mastiff was as large as a calf and exceedingly fierce , and he guarded all the smith 's property outside the house , and if anyone approached the house without beating on the gong , which was outside the foss and in front of the drawbridge , he was accustomed to rend him . then the mastiff , having been let loose , careered three times round the liss , baying dreadfully , and after that remained quiet outside his kennel , guarding his master 's property . but , inside , they devoted themselves to feasting and merriment , and there were many jests made concerning culain , for he was wo nt to cause laughter to conchubar mac nessa and his knights , yet he was good to his own people and faithful to the crave rue , and very ardent and skilful in the practice of his art . but as they were amusing themselves in this manner , eating and drinking , a deep growl came from without , as it were a note of warning , and after that one yet more savage ; but where he sat in the champion 's seat , fergus mac roy struck the table with his hand and rose straightway , crying out , " it is setanta . " but ere the door could be opened they heard the boy 's voice raised in anger and the fierce yelling of the dog , and a scuffling in the bawn of the liss .
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go out and let loose the great mastiff that guarded the house .
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what did culain bade one of his apprentices to do ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6370
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what did culain bade one of his apprentices to do ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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then said culain , " have all thy retinue come in , o conchubar ? " and when the king said that they were all there , culain bade one of his apprentices go out and let loose the great mastiff that guarded the house . now , this mastiff was as large as a calf and exceedingly fierce , and he guarded all the smith 's property outside the house , and if anyone approached the house without beating on the gong , which was outside the foss and in front of the drawbridge , he was accustomed to rend him . then the mastiff , having been let loose , careered three times round the liss , baying dreadfully , and after that remained quiet outside his kennel , guarding his master 's property . but , inside , they devoted themselves to feasting and merriment , and there were many jests made concerning culain , for he was wo nt to cause laughter to conchubar mac nessa and his knights , yet he was good to his own people and faithful to the crave rue , and very ardent and skilful in the practice of his art . but as they were amusing themselves in this manner , eating and drinking , a deep growl came from without , as it were a note of warning , and after that one yet more savage ; but where he sat in the champion 's seat , fergus mac roy struck the table with his hand and rose straightway , crying out , " it is setanta . " but ere the door could be opened they heard the boy 's voice raised in anger and the fierce yelling of the dog , and a scuffling in the bawn of the liss .
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all the smith 's property outside the house .
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what did the great mastiff guard ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6371
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what did the great mastiff guard ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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then said culain , " have all thy retinue come in , o conchubar ? " and when the king said that they were all there , culain bade one of his apprentices go out and let loose the great mastiff that guarded the house . now , this mastiff was as large as a calf and exceedingly fierce , and he guarded all the smith 's property outside the house , and if anyone approached the house without beating on the gong , which was outside the foss and in front of the drawbridge , he was accustomed to rend him . then the mastiff , having been let loose , careered three times round the liss , baying dreadfully , and after that remained quiet outside his kennel , guarding his master 's property . but , inside , they devoted themselves to feasting and merriment , and there were many jests made concerning culain , for he was wo nt to cause laughter to conchubar mac nessa and his knights , yet he was good to his own people and faithful to the crave rue , and very ardent and skilful in the practice of his art . but as they were amusing themselves in this manner , eating and drinking , a deep growl came from without , as it were a note of warning , and after that one yet more savage ; but where he sat in the champion 's seat , fergus mac roy struck the table with his hand and rose straightway , crying out , " it is setanta . " but ere the door could be opened they heard the boy 's voice raised in anger and the fierce yelling of the dog , and a scuffling in the bawn of the liss .
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rend him .
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what was the great mastiff accustomed to do ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6372
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what was the great mastiff accustomed to do ?
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local
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action
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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then said culain , " have all thy retinue come in , o conchubar ? " and when the king said that they were all there , culain bade one of his apprentices go out and let loose the great mastiff that guarded the house . now , this mastiff was as large as a calf and exceedingly fierce , and he guarded all the smith 's property outside the house , and if anyone approached the house without beating on the gong , which was outside the foss and in front of the drawbridge , he was accustomed to rend him . then the mastiff , having been let loose , careered three times round the liss , baying dreadfully , and after that remained quiet outside his kennel , guarding his master 's property . but , inside , they devoted themselves to feasting and merriment , and there were many jests made concerning culain , for he was wo nt to cause laughter to conchubar mac nessa and his knights , yet he was good to his own people and faithful to the crave rue , and very ardent and skilful in the practice of his art . but as they were amusing themselves in this manner , eating and drinking , a deep growl came from without , as it were a note of warning , and after that one yet more savage ; but where he sat in the champion 's seat , fergus mac roy struck the table with his hand and rose straightway , crying out , " it is setanta . " but ere the door could be opened they heard the boy 's voice raised in anger and the fierce yelling of the dog , and a scuffling in the bawn of the liss .
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he was wo nt to cause laughter to conchubar mac nessa and his knights , yet he was good to his own people and faithful to the crave rue .
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why were there many jests concerning culain ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6373
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why were there many jests concerning culain ?
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causal relationship
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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then said culain , " have all thy retinue come in , o conchubar ? " and when the king said that they were all there , culain bade one of his apprentices go out and let loose the great mastiff that guarded the house . now , this mastiff was as large as a calf and exceedingly fierce , and he guarded all the smith 's property outside the house , and if anyone approached the house without beating on the gong , which was outside the foss and in front of the drawbridge , he was accustomed to rend him . then the mastiff , having been let loose , careered three times round the liss , baying dreadfully , and after that remained quiet outside his kennel , guarding his master 's property . but , inside , they devoted themselves to feasting and merriment , and there were many jests made concerning culain , for he was wo nt to cause laughter to conchubar mac nessa and his knights , yet he was good to his own people and faithful to the crave rue , and very ardent and skilful in the practice of his art . but as they were amusing themselves in this manner , eating and drinking , a deep growl came from without , as it were a note of warning , and after that one yet more savage ; but where he sat in the champion 's seat , fergus mac roy struck the table with his hand and rose straightway , crying out , " it is setanta . " but ere the door could be opened they heard the boy 's voice raised in anger and the fierce yelling of the dog , and a scuffling in the bawn of the liss . then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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fear .
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how did fergus mac roy and his guests feel when they rushed to the door ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6374
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how did fergus mac roy and his guests feel when they rushed to the door ?
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feeling
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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they said that the boy was torn in pieces .
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why were fergus mac roy and his guests fearful ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6375
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why were fergus mac roy and his guests fearful ?
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then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle .
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what did fergus mac roy find when the bolts were drawn back ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6376
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what did fergus mac roy find when the bolts were drawn back ?
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then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall .
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what did fergus mac roy do after finding setanta ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6377
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what did fergus mac roy do after finding setanta ?
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then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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joy .
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how did fergus mac roy feel seeing setanta defeat the dog ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6378
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how did fergus mac roy feel seeing setanta defeat the dog ?
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then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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culain .
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who was not pleased at the preservation of the boy ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6379
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who was not pleased at the preservation of the boy ?
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then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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the death of his dog .
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what was culain lamenting over ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6380
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what was culain lamenting over ?
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then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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setanta will perform those services for culain himself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him he slew .
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what will setanta do for slaying culain's dog ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6381
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what will setanta do for slaying culain's dog ?
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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it was premature and violent .
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why was everyone surprised when setanta had a passion for arms and martial life ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6382
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why was everyone surprised when setanta had a passion for arms and martial life ?
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dectera , one of the sisters of conchubar mac nessa , married a prince whose patrimony lay along the shores of the muirnict , and whose capital was dun dalgan . they had one child , a boy , whom they named setanta . as soon as setanta was able to understand the stories and conversation of those around him , he evinced a passion for arms and the martial life , which was so premature and violent as to surprise all who knew him . his thoughts for ever ran on the wars and achievements of the red branch . he knew all the knights by name , the appearance and bearing of each , and what deeds of valour they had severally performed . emain macha , the capital of the clanna rury , was never out of his mind . he saw for ever before his mind its moats and ramparts , its gates and bridges , its streets filled with martial men , its high - raised duns and raths , its branching roads , over which came the tributes of wide ulla to the high king . he had seen his father 's tribute driven thither , and had even longed to be one of the four - footed beasts that he beheld wending their way to the wondrous city . but , above all , he delighted to be told of the great school where the young nobles of ulster were taught martial exercises and the military art , under the superintendence of chosen knights and of the high king himself . of the several knights he had his own opinion , and had already resolved to accept no one as his instructor save fergus mac roy , tanist of ulster .
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he had a passion for arms and the martial life .
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why did setanta fancy the great school of martial exercises and military art ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6383
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why did setanta fancy the great school of martial exercises and military art ?
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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her son wanted to join the military academy .
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why was dectera alarmed ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6384
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why was dectera alarmed ?
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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discouraged .
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how will setanta feel when his mother laughed at his desire to attend the military school ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6385
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how will setanta feel when his mother laughed at his desire to attend the military school ?
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game .
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he wanted to join the military academy .
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why did setanta run away ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6386
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why did setanta run away ?
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of his father he saw little . his mind had become impaired , and he was confined in a secluded part of the dun . but whenever he spoke to dectera of what was nearest his heart , and his desire to enter the military school at emain macha , she laughed , and said that he was not yet old enough to endure that rough life . but secretly she was alarmed , and formed plans to detain him at home altogether . then setanta concealed his desire , but enquired narrowly concerning the partings of the roads on the way to emania . at last , when he was ten years old , selecting a favourable night , setanta stole away from his father 's dun , and before morning had crossed the frontier . he then lay down to rest and sleep in a wood . after this he set out again , travelling quickly , lest he should be met by any of his father 's people . on his back was strapped his little wooden shield , and by his side hung a sword of lath . he had brought his ball and hurle of red - bronze with him , and ran swiftly along the road , driving the ball before him , or throwing up his javelin into the air , and running to meet it ere it fell . in the afternoon of that day fergus mac roy and the king sat together in the part that surrounded the king 's palace . a chessboard was between them , and their attention was fixed on the game . at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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setanta will look for fergus mac roy .
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what will happen when setanta arrives at emania ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6387
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what will happen when setanta arrives at emania ?
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at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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the young nobles ' sport was interrupted .
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why did the noise cease ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6388
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why did the noise cease ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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annoyed .
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how will the young nobles feel when setanta interrupt their sports ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6389
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how will the young nobles feel when setanta interrupt their sports ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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at a distance the young nobles were at their sports , and the shouts of the boys and the clash of the metal hurles resounded in the evening air . suddenly , the noise ceased , and fergus and the king looked up . they saw a strange boy rushing backwards and forwards through the crowd of young nobles , urging the ball in any direction that he pleased , as if in mockery , till none but the very best players attempted to stop him , while the rest stood about the ground in groups . fergus and the king looked at each other for a moment in silence . after this the boys came together into a group and held a council . then commenced what seemed to be an attempt to force him out of the ground , followed by a furious fight . the strange boy seemed to be a very demon of war ; with his little hurle grasped , like a war - mace , in both hands , he laid about him on every side , and the boys were tumbling fast . he sprang at tall youths , like a hound at a stag 's throat . he rushed through crowds of his enemies like a hawk through a flock of birds . the boys , seized with a panic , cried out that it was one of the tuatha from the fairy hills of the boyne , and fled right and left to gain the shelter of the trees . some of them , pursued by the stranger , ran round conchubar mac nessa and his knight . the boy , however , running straight , sprang over the chess table ; but conchubar seized him deftly by the wrist and brought him to a stand , but with dilated eyes and panting .
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scared .
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how will the boys feel when setanta attacks them ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6390
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how will the boys feel when setanta attacks them ?
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" why are you so enraged , my boy ? " said the king , " and why do you so maltreat my nobles ? " " because they have not treated me with the respect due to a stranger , " replied the boy . " who are you yourself ? " said conchubar . " i am setanta , the son of sualtim , and dectera , your own sister , is my mother ; and it is not before my uncle 's palace that i should be insulted and dishonoured . " this was the debut and first martial exploit of the great cuculain , type of irish chivalry and courage , in the bardic firmament a bright and particular star of strength , daring , and glory , that will not set nor suffer aught but transient obscuration till the extinction of the irish race ; cuculain , bravest of the brave , whose glory affected even the temperate - minded tierna , so that his sober pen has inscribed , in the annals of ancient erin , this testimony : " cuculain , filius sualtam fortissimus heros scotorum . " after this setanta was regularly received into the military school , where , ere long , he became a favourite both with old and young . he placed himself under the tuition of fergus mac roy , who , each day , grew more and more proud of his pupil , for while still a boy his fame was extending over ulla .
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setanta had courage .
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why was fergus mac roy proud of setanta ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6391
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why was fergus mac roy proud of setanta ?
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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it was not long after this that setanta received the name by which he is more generally known . culain was chief of the black country of ulla , and of a people altogether given up to the making of weapons and armour , where the sound of the hammer and husky bellows were for ever heard . one day conchubar and some of his knights , passing through the park to partake of an entertainment at the house of the armourer , paused awhile , looking at the boys at play . then , as all were praising his little nephew , conchubar called to him , and the boy came up , flushed and shy , for there were with the king the chief warriors of the red branch . but conchubar bade him come with them to the feast , and the knights around him laughed , and enumerated the good things which culain had prepared for them . but when setanta 's brow fell , conchubar bade him finish his game , and after that proceed to culain 's house , which was to the west of emain macha , and more than a mile distant from the city . then the king and his knights went on to the feast , and setanta returned joyfully to his game . now , when they were seen afar upon the plain the smith left his workshop and put by his implements , and having washed from him the sweat and smoke , made himself ready to receive his guests ; but the evening fell as they were coming into the liss , and all his people came in also , and sat at the lower table , and the bridge was drawn up and the door was shut for the night , and the candles were lit in the high chamber .
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he admired the red branch .
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why was setanta shy and flushed ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6392
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why was setanta shy and flushed ?
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-boyhood-of-cuchulain
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then said culain , " have all thy retinue come in , o conchubar ? " and when the king said that they were all there , culain bade one of his apprentices go out and let loose the great mastiff that guarded the house . now , this mastiff was as large as a calf and exceedingly fierce , and he guarded all the smith 's property outside the house , and if anyone approached the house without beating on the gong , which was outside the foss and in front of the drawbridge , he was accustomed to rend him . then the mastiff , having been let loose , careered three times round the liss , baying dreadfully , and after that remained quiet outside his kennel , guarding his master 's property . but , inside , they devoted themselves to feasting and merriment , and there were many jests made concerning culain , for he was wo nt to cause laughter to conchubar mac nessa and his knights , yet he was good to his own people and faithful to the crave rue , and very ardent and skilful in the practice of his art . but as they were amusing themselves in this manner , eating and drinking , a deep growl came from without , as it were a note of warning , and after that one yet more savage ; but where he sat in the champion 's seat , fergus mac roy struck the table with his hand and rose straightway , crying out , " it is setanta . " but ere the door could be opened they heard the boy 's voice raised in anger and the fierce yelling of the dog , and a scuffling in the bawn of the liss . then they rushed to the door in great fear , for they said that the boy was torn in pieces ; but when the bolts were drawn back and they sprang forth , eager to save the boy 's life , they found the dog dead , and setanta standing over him with his hurle , for he had sprung over the foss , not fearing the dog . forthwith , then , his tutor , fergus mac roy , snatched him up on his shoulder , and returned with great joy into the banquet hall , where all were well pleased at the preservation of the boy , except culain himself , who began to lament over the death of his dog and to enumerate all the services which he rendered to him . " do not grieve for thy dog , o culain , " said setanta , from the shoulder of fergus , " for i will perform those services for you myself until a dog equally good is procured to take the place of him i slew . " then one jesting , said , " cu - culain ! " ( hound of culain ) and thenceforward he went by this name .
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setanta did not ring the gong before approaching the house .
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why did the dog attack setanta ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6393
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why did the dog attack setanta ?
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implicit
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remarkable-rocket
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the king 's son was going to be married , so there were general rejoicings . he had waited a whole year for his bride , and at last she had arrived . she was a russian princess , and had driven all the way from finland in a sledge drawn by six reindeer . the sledge was shaped like a great golden swan , and between the swan 's wings lay the little princess herself . her long ermine - cloak reached right down to her feet , on her head was a tiny cap of silver tissue , and she was as pale as the snow palace in which she had always lived . so pale was she that as she drove through the streets all the people wondered . " she is like a white rose ! " they cried , and they threw down flowers on her from the balconies .
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a whole year .
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how long did the king's son wait for his bride ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6394
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how long did the king's son wait for his bride ?
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remarkable-rocket
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the king 's son was going to be married , so there were general rejoicings . he had waited a whole year for his bride , and at last she had arrived . she was a russian princess , and had driven all the way from finland in a sledge drawn by six reindeer . the sledge was shaped like a great golden swan , and between the swan 's wings lay the little princess herself . her long ermine - cloak reached right down to her feet , on her head was a tiny cap of silver tissue , and she was as pale as the snow palace in which she had always lived . so pale was she that as she drove through the streets all the people wondered . " she is like a white rose ! " they cried , and they threw down flowers on her from the balconies .
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finland .
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where did the bride come from ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6395
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where did the bride come from ?
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remarkable-rocket
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" it 's quite clear that they love each other , " said the little page , " as clear as crystal ! " and the king doubled his salary a second time . " what an honour ! " cried all the courtiers . after the banquet there was to be a ball . the bride and bridegroom were to dance the rose - dance together , and the king had promised to play the flute . he played very badly , but no one had ever dared to tell him so , because he was the king . indeed , he knew only two airs , and was never quite certain which one he was playing ; but it made no matter , for , whatever he did , everybody cried out , " charming ! charming ! " the last item on the programme was a grand display of fireworks , to be let off exactly at midnight . the little princess had never seen a firework in her life , so the king had given orders that the royal pyrotechnist should be in attendance on the day of her marriage .
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he was the king .
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why did no one dare tell the king he played the flute badly ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6396
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why did no one dare tell the king he played the flute badly ?
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causal relationship
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remarkable-rocket
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" it 's quite clear that they love each other , " said the little page , " as clear as crystal ! " and the king doubled his salary a second time . " what an honour ! " cried all the courtiers . after the banquet there was to be a ball . the bride and bridegroom were to dance the rose - dance together , and the king had promised to play the flute . he played very badly , but no one had ever dared to tell him so , because he was the king . indeed , he knew only two airs , and was never quite certain which one he was playing ; but it made no matter , for , whatever he did , everybody cried out , " charming ! charming ! " the last item on the programme was a grand display of fireworks , to be let off exactly at midnight . the little princess had never seen a firework in her life , so the king had given orders that the royal pyrotechnist should be in attendance on the day of her marriage .
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the little princess had never seen a firework in her life .
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why did the king give orders that the royal pyrotechnist should be in attendance on the day of her marriage ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6397
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why did the king give orders that the royal pyrotechnist should be in attendance on the day of her marriage ?
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causal relationship
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remarkable-rocket
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" the world is certainly very beautiful , " cried a little squib . " just look at those yellow tulips . why ! if they were real crackers they could not be lovelier . i am very glad i have travelled . travel improves the mind wonderfully , and does away with all one 's prejudices . " " the king 's garden is not the world , you foolish squib , " said a big roman candle ; " the world is an enormous place , and it would take you three days to see it thoroughly . " " any place you love is the world to you , " exclaimed a pensive catherine wheel , who had been attached to an old deal box in early life , and prided herself on her broken heart ; " but love is not fashionable any more , the poets have killed it . they wrote so much about it that nobody believed them , and i am not surprised . true love suffers , and is silent . i remember myself once - but it is no matter now . romance is a thing of the past . "
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began to talk to each other .
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what did the fireworks do after the royal pyrotechnist had put everything in its proper place ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6398
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what did the fireworks do after the royal pyrotechnist had put everything in its proper place ?
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remarkable-rocket
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" it may be so with you , " he answered ; " indeed , i have no doubt that it is , but with me it is different . i am a very remarkable rocket , and come of remarkable parents . my mother was the most celebrated catherine wheel of her day , and was renowned for her graceful dancing . when she made her great public appearance she spun round nineteen times before she went out , and each time that she did so she threw into the air seven pink stars . she was three feet and a half in diameter , and made of the very best gunpowder . my father was a rocket like myself , and of french extraction . he flew so high that the people were afraid that he would never come down again . he did , though , for he was of a kindly disposition , and he made a most brilliant descent in a shower of golden rain . the newspapers wrote about his performance in very flattering terms . indeed , the court gazette called him a triumph of pylotechnic art .
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he thought himself remarkable .
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what did the rocket think about himself ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6399
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what did the rocket think about himself ?
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