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remarkable-rocket
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it was certainly a magnificent display . whizz ! whizz ! went the catherine wheel , as she spun round and round . boom ! boom ! went the roman candle . then the squibs danced all over the place , and the bengal lights made everything look scarlet . " good - bye , " cried the fire - balloon , as he soared away , dropping tiny blue sparks . bang ! bang ! answered the crackers , who were enjoying themselves immensely . every one was a great success except the remarkable rocket . he was so damp with crying that he could not go off at all . the best thing in him was the gunpowder , and that was so wet with tears that it was of no use . all his poor relations , to whom he would never speak , except with a sneer , shot up into the sky like wonderful golden flowers with blossoms of fire . huzza ! huzza ! cried the court ; and the little princess laughed with pleasure . " i suppose they are reserving me for some grand occasion , " said the rocket ; " no doubt that is what it means , " and he looked more supercilious than ever .
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he was so damp with crying .
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why did the rocket not go off ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6400
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why did the rocket not go off ?
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remarkable-rocket
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it was certainly a magnificent display . whizz ! whizz ! went the catherine wheel , as she spun round and round . boom ! boom ! went the roman candle . then the squibs danced all over the place , and the bengal lights made everything look scarlet . " good - bye , " cried the fire - balloon , as he soared away , dropping tiny blue sparks . bang ! bang ! answered the crackers , who were enjoying themselves immensely . every one was a great success except the remarkable rocket . he was so damp with crying that he could not go off at all . the best thing in him was the gunpowder , and that was so wet with tears that it was of no use . all his poor relations , to whom he would never speak , except with a sneer , shot up into the sky like wonderful golden flowers with blossoms of fire . huzza ! huzza ! cried the court ; and the little princess laughed with pleasure . " i suppose they are reserving me for some grand occasion , " said the rocket ; " no doubt that is what it means , " and he looked more supercilious than ever .
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they are reserving him for some grand occasion .
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what did rocket tell himself to explain why he was not set off ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6401
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what did rocket tell himself to explain why he was not set off ?
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the next day the workmen came to put everything tidy . " this is evidently a deputation , " said the rocket ; " i will receive them with becoming dignity " so he put his nose in the air , and began to frown severely as if he were thinking about some very important subject . but they took no notice of him at all till they were just going away . then one of them caught sight of him . " hallo ! " he cried , " what a bad rocket ! " and he threw him over the wall into the ditch . " bad rocket ? bad rocket ? " he said , as he whirled through the air ; " impossible ! grand rocket , that is what the man said . bad and grand sound very much the same , indeed they often are the same " ; and he fell into the mud . " it is not comfortable here , " he remarked , " but no doubt it is some fashionable watering - place , and they have sent me away to recruit my health . my nerves are certainly very much shattered , and i require rest . "
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threw him over the wall .
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what did the workmen do when they saw the rocket the next day ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6402
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what did the workmen do when they saw the rocket the next day ?
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then a little frog , with bright jewelled eyes , and a green mottled coat , swam up to him . " a new arrival , i see ! " said the frog . " well , after all there is nothing like mud . give me rainy weather and a ditch , and i am quite happy . do you think it will be a wet afternoon ? i am sure i hope so , but the sky is quite blue and cloudless . what a pity ! " " ahem ! ahem ! " said the rocket , and he began to cough . " what a delightful voice you have ! " cried the frog . " really it is quite like a croak , and croaking is of course the most musical sound in the world . you will hear our glee - club this evening . we sit in the old duck pond close by the farmer 's house , and as soon as the moon rises we begin . it is so entrancing that everybody lies awake to listen to us . in fact , it was only yesterday that i heard the farmer 's wife say to her mother that she could not get a wink of sleep at night on account of us . it is most gratifying to find oneself so popular . "
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a little frog .
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who did the rocket meet after falling into the mud ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6403
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who did the rocket meet after falling into the mud ?
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remarkable-rocket
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" ahem ! ahem ! " said the rocket angrily . he was very much annoyed that he could not get a word in . " a delightful voice , certainly , " continued the frog ; " i hope you will come over to the duck - pond . i am off to look for my daughters . i have six beautiful daughters , and i am so afraid the pike may meet them . he is a perfect monster , and would have no hesitation in breakfasting off them . well , good - bye : i have enjoyed our conversation very much , i assure you . " " conversation , indeed ! " said the rocket . " you have talked the whole time yourself . that is not conversation . " " somebody must listen , " answered the frog , " and i like to do all the talking myself . it saves time , and prevents arguments . " " but i like arguments , " said the rocket . " i hope not , " said the frog complacently . " arguments are extremely vulgar , for everybody in good society holds exactly the same opinions . good - bye a second time ; i see my daughters in the distance and the little frog swam away . " you are a very irritating person , " said the rocket , " and very ill - bred . i hate people who talk about themselves , as you do , when one wants to talk about oneself , as i do . it is what i call selfishness , and selfishness is a most detestable thing , especially to any one of my temperament , for i am well known for my sympathetic nature . in fact , you should take example by me ; you could not possibly have a better model . now that you have the chance you had better avail yourself of it , for i am going back to court almost immediately . i am a great favourite at court ; in fact , the prince and princess were married yesterday in my honour . of course you know nothing of these matters , for you are a provincial . "
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irritated .
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how did the rocket feel about the frog ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6404
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how did the rocket feel about the frog ?
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remarkable-rocket
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" hallo ! " cried one of the boys , " look at this old stick ! i wonder how it came here " ; and he picked the rocket out of the ditch . " old stick ! " said the rocket , " impossible ! gold stick , that is what he said . gold stick is very complimentary . in fact , he mistakes me for one of the court dignitaries ! " " let us put it into the fire ! " said the other boy , " it will help to boil the kettle . " so they piled the faggots together , and put the rocket on top , and lit the fire . " this is magnificent , " cried the rocket , " they are going to let me off in broad day - light , so that every one can see me . "
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an old stick .
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what did the two little boys think the rocket was ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6405
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what did the two little boys think the rocket was ?
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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 . for the next three days everybody went about saying , " white rose , red rose , red rose , white rose " ; and the king gave orders that the page 's salary was to be doubled . as he received no salary at all this was not of much use to him , but it was considered a great honour , and was duly published in the court gazette . when the three days were over the marriage was celebrated . it was a magnificent ceremony , and the bride and bridegroom walked hand in hand under a canopy of purple velvet embroidered with little pearls . then there was a state banquet , which lasted for five hours . the prince and princess sat at the top of the great hall and drank out of a cup of clear crystal . only true lovers could drink out of this cup , for if false lips touched it , it grew grey and dull and cloudy . " 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 day of the little princess 's marriage .
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what event was being celebrated at the castle ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6406
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what event was being celebrated at the castle ?
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remarkable-rocket
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" but they have not lost their only son , " said the roman candle ; " no misfortune has happened to them at all . " " i never said that they had , " replied the rocket ; " i said that they might . if they had lost their only son there would be no use in saying anything more about the matter . i hate people who cry over spilt milk . but when i think that they might lose their only son , i certainly am very much affected . " " you certainly are ! " cried the bengal light . " in fact , you are the most affected person i ever met . " " you are the rudest person i ever met , " said the rocket , " and you can not understand my friendship for the prince . " " why , you do n't even know him , " growled the roman candle .
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dislike .
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how did the other fireworks feel about the rocket ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6407
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how did the other fireworks feel about the rocket ?
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remarkable-rocket
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" i hope not , " said the frog complacently . " arguments are extremely vulgar , for everybody in good society holds exactly the same opinions . good - bye a second time ; i see my daughters in the distance and the little frog swam away . " you are a very irritating person , " said the rocket , " and very ill - bred . i hate people who talk about themselves , as you do , when one wants to talk about oneself , as i do . it is what i call selfishness , and selfishness is a most detestable thing , especially to any one of my temperament , for i am well known for my sympathetic nature . in fact , you should take example by me ; you could not possibly have a better model . now that you have the chance you had better avail yourself of it , for i am going back to court almost immediately . i am a great favourite at court ; in fact , the prince and princess were married yesterday in my honour . of course you know nothing of these matters , for you are a provincial . " " there is no good talking to him , " said a dragon - fly , who was sitting on the top of a large brown bulrush ; " no good at all , for he has gone away . " " well , that is his loss , not mine , " answered the rocket . " i am not going to stop talking to him merely because he pays no attention . i like hearing myself talk . it is one of my greatest pleasures . i often have long conversations all by myself , and i am so clever that sometimes i do n't understand a single word of what i am saying . " " then you should certainly lecture on philosophy , " said the dragon - fly ; and he spread a pair of lovely gauze wings and soared away into the sky . " how very silly of him not to stay here ! " said the rocket . " i am sure that he has not often got such a chance of improving his mind . however , i do n't care a bit . genius like mine is sure to be appreciated some day " ; and he sank down a little deeper into the mud . after some time a large white duck swam up to him . she had yellow legs , and webbed feet , and was considered a great beauty on account of her waddle . " quack , quack , quack , " she said . " what a curious shape you are ! may i ask were you born like that , or is it the result of an accident ? " " it is quite evident that you have always lived in the country , " answered the rocket , " otherwise you would know who i am . however , i excuse your ignorance . it would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself . you will no doubt be surprised to hear that i can fly up into the sky , and come down in a shower of golden rain . " " i do n't think much of that , " said the duck , " as i can not see what use it is to any one . now , if you could plough the fields like the ox , or draw a cart like the horse , or look after the sheep like the collie - dog , that would be something . " " my good creature , " cried the rocket in a very haughty tone of voice , " i see that you belong to the lower orders . a person of my position is never useful . we have certain accomplishments , and that is more than sufficient . i have no sympathy myself with industry of any kind , least of all with such industries as you seem to recommend . indeed , i have always been of opinion that hard work is simply the refuge of people who have nothing whatever to do . " " well , well , " said the duck , who was of a very peaceable disposition , and never quarrelled with any one , " everybody has different tastes . i hope , at any rate , that you are going to take up your residence here . " " ah ! the higher things of life , how fine they are ! " said the duck ; " and that reminds me how hungry i feel " : and she swam away down the stream , saying , " quack , quack , quack . " " come back ! come back ! " screamed the rocket , " i have a great deal to say to you " ; but the duck paid no attention to him . " i am glad that she has gone , " he said to himself , " she has a decidedly middle - class mind " ; and he sank a little deeper still into the mud , and began to think about the loneliness of genius , when suddenly two little boys in white smocks came running down the bank , with a kettle and some sticks . " this must be the deputation , " said the rocket , and he tried to look very dignified .
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haughty .
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how did the rocket feel about the animals he met in the mud ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6408
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how did the rocket feel about the animals he met in the mud ?
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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once upon a time , in a large forest , there lived an old woman and three maidens . they were all three beautiful , but the youngest was the fairest . their hut was quite hidden by trees , and none saw their beauty but the sun by day , and the moon by night , and the eyes of the stars . the old woman kept the girls hard at work , from morning till night , spinning gold flax into yarn , and when one distaff was empty another was given them , so they had no rest . the thread had to be fine and even , and when done was locked up in a secret chamber by the old woman , who twice or thrice every summer went a journey . before she went she gave out work for each day of her absence , and always returned in the night , so that the girls never saw what she brought back with her , neither would she tell them whence the gold flax came , nor what it was to be used for .
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a large forest .
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where did the old lady and the three maidens live ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6409
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where did the old lady and the three maidens live ?
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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once upon a time , in a large forest , there lived an old woman and three maidens . they were all three beautiful , but the youngest was the fairest . their hut was quite hidden by trees , and none saw their beauty but the sun by day , and the moon by night , and the eyes of the stars . the old woman kept the girls hard at work , from morning till night , spinning gold flax into yarn , and when one distaff was empty another was given them , so they had no rest . the thread had to be fine and even , and when done was locked up in a secret chamber by the old woman , who twice or thrice every summer went a journey . before she went she gave out work for each day of her absence , and always returned in the night , so that the girls never saw what she brought back with her , neither would she tell them whence the gold flax came , nor what it was to be used for .
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it was locked up in a secret chamber .
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what did the old lady do with the thread when it was done ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6410
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what did the old lady do with the thread when it was done ?
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now , when the time came round for the old woman to set out on one of these journeys , she gave each maiden work for six days , with the usual warning : " children , do n't let your eyes wander , and on no account speak to a man , for , if you do , your thread will lose its brightness , and misfortunes of all kinds will follow . " they laughed at this oft - repeated caution , saying to each other : " how can our gold thread lose its brightness , and have we any chance of speaking to a man ? "
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their thread would lose its brightness and misfortunes of all kinds would follow .
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what did the old lady warn will happen to the maidens if they spoke to a man ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6411
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what did the old lady warn will happen to the maidens if they spoke to a man ?
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the sun had set when he awoke and began once more to try and find his way out of the forest . at last he perceived a narrow foot - path , which he eagerly followed and found that it led him to a small hut . the maidens , who were sitting at the door of their hut for coolness , saw him approaching , and the two elder were much alarmed , for they remembered the old woman 's warning ; but the youngest said : " never before have i seen anyone like him ; let me have one look . " they entreated her to come in , but , seeing that she would not , left her , and the prince , coming up , courteously greeted the maiden , and told her he had lost his way in the forest and was both hungry and weary . she set food before him , and was so delighted with his conversation that she forgot the old woman 's caution , and lingered for hours . in the meantime the prince 's companions sought him far and wide , but to no purpose , so they sent two messengers to tell the sad news to the king , who immediately ordered a regiment of cavalry and one of infantry to go and look for him .
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a small hut .
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where did the narrow foot-path lead the young prince ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6412
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where did the narrow foot-path lead the young prince ?
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the sun had set when he awoke and began once more to try and find his way out of the forest . at last he perceived a narrow foot - path , which he eagerly followed and found that it led him to a small hut . the maidens , who were sitting at the door of their hut for coolness , saw him approaching , and the two elder were much alarmed , for they remembered the old woman 's warning ; but the youngest said : " never before have i seen anyone like him ; let me have one look . " they entreated her to come in , but , seeing that she would not , left her , and the prince , coming up , courteously greeted the maiden , and told her he had lost his way in the forest and was both hungry and weary . she set food before him , and was so delighted with his conversation that she forgot the old woman 's caution , and lingered for hours . in the meantime the prince 's companions sought him far and wide , but to no purpose , so they sent two messengers to tell the sad news to the king , who immediately ordered a regiment of cavalry and one of infantry to go and look for him .
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they remembered the old woman 's warning .
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why were the two elder maidens alarmed by the approaching young prince ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6413
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why were the two elder maidens alarmed by the approaching young prince ?
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now , when the time came round for the old woman to set out on one of these journeys , she gave each maiden work for six days , with the usual warning : " children , do n't let your eyes wander , and on no account speak to a man , for , if you do , your thread will lose its brightness , and misfortunes of all kinds will follow . " they laughed at this oft - repeated caution , saying to each other : " how can our gold thread lose its brightness , and have we any chance of speaking to a man ? " the sun had set when he awoke and began once more to try and find his way out of the forest . at last he perceived a narrow foot - path , which he eagerly followed and found that it led him to a small hut . the maidens , who were sitting at the door of their hut for coolness , saw him approaching , and the two elder were much alarmed , for they remembered the old woman 's warning ; but the youngest said : " never before have i seen anyone like him ; let me have one look . " they entreated her to come in , but , seeing that she would not , left her , and the prince , coming up , courteously greeted the maiden , and told her he had lost his way in the forest and was both hungry and weary . she set food before him , and was so delighted with his conversation that she forgot the old woman 's caution , and lingered for hours . in the meantime the prince 's companions sought him far and wide , but to no purpose , so they sent two messengers to tell the sad news to the king , who immediately ordered a regiment of cavalry and one of infantry to go and look for him .
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her thread will lose its brightness and misfortunes of all kinds will follow .
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what will happen to the youngest maiden after speaking to the prince ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6414
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what will happen to the youngest maiden after speaking to the prince ?
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the sun had set when he awoke and began once more to try and find his way out of the forest . at last he perceived a narrow foot - path , which he eagerly followed and found that it led him to a small hut . the maidens , who were sitting at the door of their hut for coolness , saw him approaching , and the two elder were much alarmed , for they remembered the old woman 's warning ; but the youngest said : " never before have i seen anyone like him ; let me have one look . " they entreated her to come in , but , seeing that she would not , left her , and the prince , coming up , courteously greeted the maiden , and told her he had lost his way in the forest and was both hungry and weary . she set food before him , and was so delighted with his conversation that she forgot the old woman 's caution , and lingered for hours . in the meantime the prince 's companions sought him far and wide , but to no purpose , so they sent two messengers to tell the sad news to the king , who immediately ordered a regiment of cavalry and one of infantry to go and look for him .
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the prince had lost his way in the forest .
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why did the king order a regiment and calvary and one of infantry ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6415
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why did the king order a regiment and calvary and one of infantry ?
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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after three days ' search , they found the hut . the prince was still sitting by the door and had been so happy in the maiden 's company that the time had seemed like a single hour . before leaving he promised to return and fetch her to his father 's court , where he would make her his bride . when he had gone , she sat down to her wheel to make up for lost time , but was dismayed to find that her thread had lost all its brightness . her heart beat fast and she wept bitterly , for she remembered the old woman 's warning and knew not what misfortune might now befall her .
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to return and fetch her to his fathers ' court where he would make the maiden his bride .
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what did the prince promise before leaving the maiden ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6416
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what did the prince promise before leaving the maiden ?
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after three days ' search , they found the hut . the prince was still sitting by the door and had been so happy in the maiden 's company that the time had seemed like a single hour . before leaving he promised to return and fetch her to his father 's court , where he would make her his bride . when he had gone , she sat down to her wheel to make up for lost time , but was dismayed to find that her thread had lost all its brightness . her heart beat fast and she wept bitterly , for she remembered the old woman 's warning and knew not what misfortune might now befall her .
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dismayed .
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how did the maiden feel when she found that her thread had lost all its brightness ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6417
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how did the maiden feel when she found that her thread had lost all its brightness ?
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the old woman returned in the night and knew by the tarnished thread what had happened in her absence . she was furiously angry and told the maiden that she had brought down misery both on herself and on the prince . the maiden could not rest for thinking of this . at last she could bear it no longer , and resolved to seek help from the prince .
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seeked help from the prince .
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how did the maiden try to resolve her problem ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6418
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how did the maiden try to resolve her problem ?
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the old woman returned in the night and knew by the tarnished thread what had happened in her absence . she was furiously angry and told the maiden that she had brought down misery both on herself and on the prince . the maiden could not rest for thinking of this . at last she could bear it no longer , and resolved to seek help from the prince . as a child she had learned to understand the speech of birds , and this was now of great use to her , for , seeing a raven pluming itself on a pine bough , she cried softly to it : " dear bird , cleverest of all birds , as well as swiftest on wing , will you help me ? " " how can i help you ? " asked the raven . she answered : " fly away , until you come to a splendid town , where stands a king 's palace ; seek out the king 's son and tell him that a great misfortune has befallen me . " then she told the raven how her thread had lost its brightness , how terribly angry the old woman was , and how she feared some great disaster . the raven promised faithfully to do her bidding , and , spreading its wings , flew away . the maiden now went home and worked hard all day at winding up the yarn her elder sisters had spun , for the old woman would let her spin no longer . toward evening she heard the raven 's " craa , craa , " from the pine tree and eagerly hastened thither to hear the answer .
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her thread had lost its brightness .
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why did the old lady no longer allow the youngest maiden to spin thread ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6419
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why did the old lady no longer allow the youngest maiden to spin thread ?
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by great good fortune the raven had found a wind wizard 's son in the palace garden , who understood the speech of birds , and to him he had entrusted the message . when the prince heard it , he was very sorrowful , and took counsel with his friends how to free the maiden . then he said to the wind wizard 's son : " beg the raven to fly quickly back to the maiden and tell her to be ready on the ninth night , for then will i come and fetch her away . " the wind wizard 's son did this , and the raven flew so swiftly that it reached the hut that same evening . the maiden thanked the bird heartily and went home , telling no one what she had heard .
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the wind wizard 's son .
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who understood the speech of birds ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6420
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who understood the speech of birds ?
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by great good fortune the raven had found a wind wizard 's son in the palace garden , who understood the speech of birds , and to him he had entrusted the message . when the prince heard it , he was very sorrowful , and took counsel with his friends how to free the maiden . then he said to the wind wizard 's son : " beg the raven to fly quickly back to the maiden and tell her to be ready on the ninth night , for then will i come and fetch her away . " the wind wizard 's son did this , and the raven flew so swiftly that it reached the hut that same evening . the maiden thanked the bird heartily and went home , telling no one what she had heard .
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sorrowful .
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how did the prince feel when he heard the message from the wind wizard's son ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6421
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how did the prince feel when he heard the message from the wind wizard's son ?
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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as the ninth night drew near she became very unhappy , for she feared lest some terrible mischance should arise and ruin all . on this night she crept quietly out of the house and waited trembling at some little distance from the hut . presently she heard the muffled tramp of horses , and soon the armed troop appeared , led by the prince , who had prudently marked all the trees beforehand , in order to know the way . when he saw the maiden he sprang from his horse , lifted her into the saddle , and then , mounting behind , rode homeward . the moon shone so brightly that they had no difficulty in seeing the marked trees .
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the moon shone so brightly .
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why did the prince and armed troops have no difficulty seeing the marked trees ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6422
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why did the prince and armed troops have no difficulty seeing the marked trees ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the old woman returned in the night and knew by the tarnished thread what had happened in her absence . she was furiously angry and told the maiden that she had brought down misery both on herself and on the prince . the maiden could not rest for thinking of this . at last she could bear it no longer , and resolved to seek help from the prince . as the ninth night drew near she became very unhappy , for she feared lest some terrible mischance should arise and ruin all . on this night she crept quietly out of the house and waited trembling at some little distance from the hut . presently she heard the muffled tramp of horses , and soon the armed troop appeared , led by the prince , who had prudently marked all the trees beforehand , in order to know the way . when he saw the maiden he sprang from his horse , lifted her into the saddle , and then , mounting behind , rode homeward . the moon shone so brightly that they had no difficulty in seeing the marked trees .
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angry .
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how will the old lady feel when she finds out the prince has freed the young maiden ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6423
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how will the old lady feel when she finds out the prince has freed the young maiden ?
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summary
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prediction
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implicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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at midday the prince and his men came to a deep river , spanned by so narrow a bridge that only one rider could cross at a time . the horse on which the prince and the maiden were riding had just reached the middle when the magic ball flew by . the horse in its fright suddenly reared , and before anyone could stop it flung the maiden into the swift current below . the prince tried to jump in after her , but his men held him back , and in spite of his struggles led him home , where for six weeks he shut himself up in a secret chamber , and would neither eat nor drink , so great was his grief . at last he became so ill his life was despaired of , and in great alarm the king caused all the wizards of his country to be summoned . but none could cure him . at last the wind wizard 's son said to the king : " send for the old wizard from finland he knows more than all the wizards of your kingdom put together . " a messenger was at once sent to finland , and a week later the old wizard himself arrived on the wings of the wind . " honored king , " said the wizard , " the wind has blown this illness upon your son , and a magic ball has snatched away his beloved . this is what makes him grieve so constantly . let the wind blow upon him that it may blow away his sorrow . " then the king made his son go out into the wind , and he gradually recovered and told his father all . " forget the maiden , " said the king , " and take another bride " ; but the prince said he could never love another .
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let the wind blow upon him .
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what did the old wizard from finalnd suggest the prince do to cure his grief ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6424
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what did the old wizard from finalnd suggest the prince do to cure his grief ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the prince suddenly remembered the gold - spinners , and said to himself : " if i ride there , maybe they could explain this to me ? " he at once rode to the hut , and found the two maidens at the fountain . he told them what had befallen their sister the year before , and how he had twice heard a strange song , but yet could see no singer . they said that the yellow water - lily could be none other than their sister , who was not dead , but transformed by the magic ball . before he went to bed , the eldest made a cake of magic herbs , which she gave him to eat . in the night he dreamed that he was living in the forest and could understand all that the birds said to each other . next morning he told this to the maidens , and they said that the charmed cake had caused it , and advised him to listen well to the birds , and see what they could tell him , and when he had recovered his bride they begged him to return and deliver them from their wretched bondage .
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their sister .
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who is the yellow water-lily, according to the two maidens ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6425
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who is the yellow water-lily, according to the two maidens ?
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character
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the prince suddenly remembered the gold - spinners , and said to himself : " if i ride there , maybe they could explain this to me ? " he at once rode to the hut , and found the two maidens at the fountain . he told them what had befallen their sister the year before , and how he had twice heard a strange song , but yet could see no singer . they said that the yellow water - lily could be none other than their sister , who was not dead , but transformed by the magic ball . before he went to bed , the eldest made a cake of magic herbs , which she gave him to eat . in the night he dreamed that he was living in the forest and could understand all that the birds said to each other . next morning he told this to the maidens , and they said that the charmed cake had caused it , and advised him to listen well to the birds , and see what they could tell him , and when he had recovered his bride they begged him to return and deliver them from their wretched bondage .
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the cake of magic herbs .
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what made the prince dream that he was living in the forest and could understand all that the birds said to each other ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6426
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what made the prince dream that he was living in the forest and could understand all that the birds said to each other ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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full of doubt and fear , the prince let some time pass before he was bold enough to attempt to rescue the maiden . then a crow said to him : " why do you hesitate ? the old wizard has not told you wrong , neither have the birds deceived you ; hasten and dry the maiden 's tears . " " nothing worse than death can befall me , " thought the prince , " and death is better than endless sorrow . " so he mounted his horse and went to the bridge . again he heard the water - lily 's lament , and , hesitating no longer , smeared himself all over with mud , and , saying : " from a man into a crab , " plunged into the river . for one moment the water hissed in his ears , and then all was silent . he swam up to the plant and began to loosen its roots , but so firmly were they fixed in the mud and reeds that this took him a long time . he then grasped them and rose to the surface , letting the water flow over the flower . the current carried them down the stream , but nowhere could he see the mountain ash . at last he saw it , and close by the large stone . here he stopped and said : " from a crab into a man , from a water - lily into a maiden , " and to his delight found himself once more a prince , and the maiden was by his side . she was ten times more beautiful than before , and wore a magnificent pale yellow robe , sparkling with jewels . she thanked him for having freed her from the cruel witch 's power , and willingly consented to marry him .
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he was full of doubt and fear .
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why did the prince let some time pass before he attempted to rescue the maiden ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6427
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why did the prince let some time pass before he attempted to rescue the maiden ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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but when they came to the bridge where he had left his horse it was nowhere to be seen , for , though the prince thought he had been a crab only a few hours , he had in reality been under the water for more than ten days . while they were wondering how they should reach his father 's court , they saw a splendid coach driven by six gaily caparisoned horses coming along the bank . in this they drove to the palace . the king and queen were at church , weeping for their son , whom they had long mourned for dead . great was their delight and astonishment when the prince entered , leading the beautiful maiden by the hand . the wedding was at once celebrated and there was feasting and merry - making throughout the kingdom for six weeks . some time afterward the prince and his bride were sitting in the garden , when a crow said to them : " ungrateful creatures ! have you forgotten the two poor maidens who helped you in your distress ? must they spin gold flax for ever ? have no pity on the old witch . the three maidens are princesses , whom she stole away when they were children together , with all the silver utensils , which she turned into gold flax . poison were her fittest punishment . "
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astonished .
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how did the king and queen feel when the price entered ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6428
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how did the king and queen feel when the price entered ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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but when they came to the bridge where he had left his horse it was nowhere to be seen , for , though the prince thought he had been a crab only a few hours , he had in reality been under the water for more than ten days . while they were wondering how they should reach his father 's court , they saw a splendid coach driven by six gaily caparisoned horses coming along the bank . in this they drove to the palace . the king and queen were at church , weeping for their son , whom they had long mourned for dead . great was their delight and astonishment when the prince entered , leading the beautiful maiden by the hand . the wedding was at once celebrated and there was feasting and merry - making throughout the kingdom for six weeks . some time afterward the prince and his bride were sitting in the garden , when a crow said to them : " ungrateful creatures ! have you forgotten the two poor maidens who helped you in your distress ? must they spin gold flax for ever ? have no pity on the old witch . the three maidens are princesses , whom she stole away when they were children together , with all the silver utensils , which she turned into gold flax . poison were her fittest punishment . "
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a crow .
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who reminded the prince and his bride about the other two maidens ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6429
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who reminded the prince and his bride about the other two maidens ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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once upon a time , in a large forest , there lived an old woman and three maidens . they were all three beautiful , but the youngest was the fairest . their hut was quite hidden by trees , and none saw their beauty but the sun by day , and the moon by night , and the eyes of the stars . the old woman kept the girls hard at work , from morning till night , spinning gold flax into yarn , and when one distaff was empty another was given them , so they had no rest . the thread had to be fine and even , and when done was locked up in a secret chamber by the old woman , who twice or thrice every summer went a journey . before she went she gave out work for each day of her absence , and always returned in the night , so that the girls never saw what she brought back with her , neither would she tell them whence the gold flax came , nor what it was to be used for .
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spin gold flax into yarn .
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what did the old lady make the three maiden's do from morning till night ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6430
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what did the old lady make the three maiden's do from morning till night ?
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action
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the sun had set when he awoke and began once more to try and find his way out of the forest . at last he perceived a narrow foot - path , which he eagerly followed and found that it led him to a small hut . the maidens , who were sitting at the door of their hut for coolness , saw him approaching , and the two elder were much alarmed , for they remembered the old woman 's warning ; but the youngest said : " never before have i seen anyone like him ; let me have one look . " they entreated her to come in , but , seeing that she would not , left her , and the prince , coming up , courteously greeted the maiden , and told her he had lost his way in the forest and was both hungry and weary . she set food before him , and was so delighted with his conversation that she forgot the old woman 's caution , and lingered for hours . in the meantime the prince 's companions sought him far and wide , but to no purpose , so they sent two messengers to tell the sad news to the king , who immediately ordered a regiment of cavalry and one of infantry to go and look for him .
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the youngest .
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which maiden speaks to the prince when he is led to the hut ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6431
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which maiden speaks to the prince when he is led to the hut ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the old woman returned in the night and knew by the tarnished thread what had happened in her absence . she was furiously angry and told the maiden that she had brought down misery both on herself and on the prince . the maiden could not rest for thinking of this . at last she could bear it no longer , and resolved to seek help from the prince . by great good fortune the raven had found a wind wizard 's son in the palace garden , who understood the speech of birds , and to him he had entrusted the message . when the prince heard it , he was very sorrowful , and took counsel with his friends how to free the maiden . then he said to the wind wizard 's son : " beg the raven to fly quickly back to the maiden and tell her to be ready on the ninth night , for then will i come and fetch her away . " the wind wizard 's son did this , and the raven flew so swiftly that it reached the hut that same evening . the maiden thanked the bird heartily and went home , telling no one what she had heard .
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fetch her away on the ninth night .
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how did the prince plan to help the young maiden after she asks for help ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6432
|
how did the prince plan to help the young maiden after she asks for help ?
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summary
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action
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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next morning , when the youngest girl did not come to her work , the old woman asked where she was . the sisters pretended not to know , but the old woman easily guessed what had happened , and , as she was in reality a wicked witch , determined to punish the fugitives . accordingly , she collected nine different kinds of enchanters ' nightshade , added some salt , which she first bewitched , and , doing all up in a cloth into the shape of a fluffy ball , sent it after them on the wings of the wind , saying : " whirlwind!-mother of the wind ! lend thy aid against her who sinned ! carry with thee this magic ball . cast her from his arms for ever , bury her in the rippling river . "
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a wicked witch .
|
who was the old woman in reality ?
|
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6433
|
who was the old woman in reality ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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next morning , when the youngest girl did not come to her work , the old woman asked where she was . the sisters pretended not to know , but the old woman easily guessed what had happened , and , as she was in reality a wicked witch , determined to punish the fugitives . accordingly , she collected nine different kinds of enchanters ' nightshade , added some salt , which she first bewitched , and , doing all up in a cloth into the shape of a fluffy ball , sent it after them on the wings of the wind , saying : " whirlwind!-mother of the wind ! lend thy aid against her who sinned ! carry with thee this magic ball . cast her from his arms for ever , bury her in the rippling river . " at midday the prince and his men came to a deep river , spanned by so narrow a bridge that only one rider could cross at a time . the horse on which the prince and the maiden were riding had just reached the middle when the magic ball flew by . the horse in its fright suddenly reared , and before anyone could stop it flung the maiden into the swift current below . the prince tried to jump in after her , but his men held him back , and in spite of his struggles led him home , where for six weeks he shut himself up in a secret chamber , and would neither eat nor drink , so great was his grief . at last he became so ill his life was despaired of , and in great alarm the king caused all the wizards of his country to be summoned . but none could cure him . at last the wind wizard 's son said to the king : " send for the old wizard from finland he knows more than all the wizards of your kingdom put together . " a messenger was at once sent to finland , and a week later the old wizard himself arrived on the wings of the wind . " honored king , " said the wizard , " the wind has blown this illness upon your son , and a magic ball has snatched away his beloved . this is what makes him grieve so constantly . let the wind blow upon him that it may blow away his sorrow . " then the king made his son go out into the wind , and he gradually recovered and told his father all . " forget the maiden , " said the king , " and take another bride " ; but the prince said he could never love another . the prince suddenly remembered the gold - spinners , and said to himself : " if i ride there , maybe they could explain this to me ? " he at once rode to the hut , and found the two maidens at the fountain . he told them what had befallen their sister the year before , and how he had twice heard a strange song , but yet could see no singer . they said that the yellow water - lily could be none other than their sister , who was not dead , but transformed by the magic ball . before he went to bed , the eldest made a cake of magic herbs , which she gave him to eat . in the night he dreamed that he was living in the forest and could understand all that the birds said to each other . next morning he told this to the maidens , and they said that the charmed cake had caused it , and advised him to listen well to the birds , and see what they could tell him , and when he had recovered his bride they begged him to return and deliver them from their wretched bondage .
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the old woman 's magic ball .
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what made the youngest maiden turn into a yellow water-lily ?
|
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6434
|
what made the youngest maiden turn into a yellow water-lily ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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explicit
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water-lily-gold-spinners
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the swallows flew away , and the prince rode on to the bridge . there he waited , hoping to hear the song . but he heard nothing but the rushing of the water and the moaning of the wind , and , disappointed , rode home . shortly after , he was sitting in the garden , thinking that the swallows must have forgotten his message , when he saw an eagle flying above him . the bird gradually descended until it perched on a tree close to the prince and said : " the wizard of finland greets you and bids me say that you may free the maiden thus : go to the river and smear yourself all over with mud ; then say : ' from a man into a crab , ' and you will become a crab . plunge boldly into the water , swim as close as you can to the water - lily 's roots , and loosen them from the mud and reeds . this done , fasten your claws into the roots and rise with them to the surface . let the water flow all over the flower , and drift with the current until you come to a mountain ash tree on the left bank . there is near it a large stone . stop there and say : ' from a crab into a man , from a water - lily into a maiden , ' and you both will be restored to your own forms . "
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a crab .
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what did the prince turn into to save the maiden ?
|
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6435
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what did the prince turn into to save the maiden ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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there was once a worthy old couple who lived on the coast , and supported themselves by fishing . they had only one child , a son , who was their pride and joy , and for his sake they were ready to work hard all day long , and never felt tired or discontented with their lot . this son 's name was uraschimataro , which means in japanese , ' son of the island , ' and he was a fine well - grown youth and a good fisherman , minding neither wind nor weather . not the bravest sailor in the whole village dared venture so far out to sea as uraschimataro , and many a time the neighbours used to shake their heads and say to his parents , ' if your son goes on being so rash , one day he will try his luck once too often , and the waves will end by swallowing him up . ' but uraschimataro paid no heed to these remarks , and as he was really very clever in managing a boat , the old people were very seldom anxious about him .
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uraschimataro .
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who was a fine well-grown youth and a good fisherman ?
|
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6436
|
who was a fine well-grown youth and a good fisherman ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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there was once a worthy old couple who lived on the coast , and supported themselves by fishing . they had only one child , a son , who was their pride and joy , and for his sake they were ready to work hard all day long , and never felt tired or discontented with their lot . this son 's name was uraschimataro , which means in japanese , ' son of the island , ' and he was a fine well - grown youth and a good fisherman , minding neither wind nor weather . not the bravest sailor in the whole village dared venture so far out to sea as uraschimataro , and many a time the neighbours used to shake their heads and say to his parents , ' if your son goes on being so rash , one day he will try his luck once too often , and the waves will end by swallowing him up . ' but uraschimataro paid no heed to these remarks , and as he was really very clever in managing a boat , the old people were very seldom anxious about him .
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paid no heed to these remarks .
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what did uraschimataro do when the neighbours believed the waves would end swallowing him up ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6437
|
what did uraschimataro do when the neighbours believed the waves would end swallowing him up ?
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local
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action
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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one beautiful bright morning , as he was hauling his well - filled nets into the boat , he saw lying among the fishes a tiny little turtle . he was delighted with his prize , and threw it into a wooden vessel to keep till he got home , when suddenly the turtle found its voice , and tremblingly begged for its life . ' after all , ' it said , ' what good can i do you ? i am so young and small , and i would so gladly live a little longer . be merciful and set me free , and i shall know how to prove my gratitude . ' now uraschimataro was very good - natured , and besides , he could never bear to say no , so he picked up the turtle , and put it back into the sea .
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delighted .
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how did uraschimataro feel when he saw lying among the fishes a tiny little turtle ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6438
|
how did uraschimataro feel when he saw lying among the fishes a tiny little turtle ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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one beautiful bright morning , as he was hauling his well - filled nets into the boat , he saw lying among the fishes a tiny little turtle . he was delighted with his prize , and threw it into a wooden vessel to keep till he got home , when suddenly the turtle found its voice , and tremblingly begged for its life . ' after all , ' it said , ' what good can i do you ? i am so young and small , and i would so gladly live a little longer . be merciful and set me free , and i shall know how to prove my gratitude . ' now uraschimataro was very good - natured , and besides , he could never bear to say no , so he picked up the turtle , and put it back into the sea .
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picked up the turtle , and put it back into the sea .
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what did uraschimataro do when the turtle trembingly begged for its life ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6439
|
what did uraschimataro do when the turtle trembingly begged for its life ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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there was once a worthy old couple who lived on the coast , and supported themselves by fishing . they had only one child , a son , who was their pride and joy , and for his sake they were ready to work hard all day long , and never felt tired or discontented with their lot . this son 's name was uraschimataro , which means in japanese , ' son of the island , ' and he was a fine well - grown youth and a good fisherman , minding neither wind nor weather . not the bravest sailor in the whole village dared venture so far out to sea as uraschimataro , and many a time the neighbours used to shake their heads and say to his parents , ' if your son goes on being so rash , one day he will try his luck once too often , and the waves will end by swallowing him up . ' but uraschimataro paid no heed to these remarks , and as he was really very clever in managing a boat , the old people were very seldom anxious about him .
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the coast .
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where did uraschimataro live ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6440
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where did uraschimataro live ?
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local
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setting
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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years flew by , and every morning uraschimataro sailed his boat into the deep sea . but one day as he was making for a little bay between some rocks , there arose a fierce whirlwind , which shattered his boat to pieces , and she was sucked under by the waves . uraschimataro himself very nearly shared the same fate . but he was a powerful swimmer , and struggled hard to reach the shore . then he saw a large turtle coming towards him , and above the howling of the storm he heard what it said : ' i am the turtle whose life you once saved . i will now pay my debt and show my gratitude . the land is still far distant , and without my help you would never get there . climb on my back , and i will take you where you will . ' uraschimataro did not wait to be asked twice , and thankfully accepted his friend 's help . but scarcely was he seated firmly on the shell , when the turtle proposed that they should not return to the shore at once , but go under the sea , and look at some of the wonders that lay hidden there .
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he was making for a little bay between some rocks and there arose a fierce whirlwind .
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why was uraschimataro's boat shattered to pieces ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6441
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why was uraschimataro's boat shattered to pieces ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro agreed willingly , and in another moment they were deep , deep down , with fathoms of blue water above their heads . oh , how quickly they darted through the still , warm sea ! the young man held tight , and marvelled where they were going and how long they were to travel , but for three days they rushed on , till at last the turtle stopped before a splendid palace , shining with gold and silver , crystal and precious stones , and decked here and there with branches of pale pink coral and glittering pearls . but if uraschimataro was astonished at the beauty of the outside , he was struck dumb at the sight of the hall within , which was lighted by the blaze of fish scales . ' where have you brought me ? ' he asked his guide in a low voice . ' to the palace of ringu , the house of the sea god , whose subjects we all are , ' answered the turtle . ' i am the first waiting maid of his daughter , the lovely princess otohime , whom you will shortly see . '
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the palace of ringu .
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where did the turtle take uraschimataro ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6442
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where did the turtle take uraschimataro ?
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local
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setting
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explicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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years flew by , and every morning uraschimataro sailed his boat into the deep sea . but one day as he was making for a little bay between some rocks , there arose a fierce whirlwind , which shattered his boat to pieces , and she was sucked under by the waves . uraschimataro himself very nearly shared the same fate . but he was a powerful swimmer , and struggled hard to reach the shore . then he saw a large turtle coming towards him , and above the howling of the storm he heard what it said : ' i am the turtle whose life you once saved . i will now pay my debt and show my gratitude . the land is still far distant , and without my help you would never get there . climb on my back , and i will take you where you will . ' uraschimataro did not wait to be asked twice , and thankfully accepted his friend 's help . but scarcely was he seated firmly on the shell , when the turtle proposed that they should not return to the shore at once , but go under the sea , and look at some of the wonders that lay hidden there .
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paid his debt and showed his gratitude .
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what did the turtle do when uraschimataro struggled hard to reach the shore ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6443
|
what did the turtle do when uraschimataro struggled hard to reach the shore ?
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local
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action
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro was still so puzzled with the adventures that had befallen him , that he waited in a dazed condition for what would happen next . but the turtle , who had talked so much of him to the princess that she had expressed a wish to see him , went at once to make known his arrival . and directly the princess beheld him her heart was set on him , and she begged him to stay with her , and in return promised that he should never grow old , neither should his beauty fade . ' is not that reward enough ? ' she asked , smiling , looking all the while as fair as the sun itself . and uraschimataro said ' yes , ' and so he stayed there . for how long ? that he only knew later .
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promised that he should never grow old , neither should his beauty fade .
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what did the princess do to convince uraschimataro to stay with her ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6444
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what did the princess do to convince uraschimataro to stay with her ?
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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years flew by , and every morning uraschimataro sailed his boat into the deep sea . but one day as he was making for a little bay between some rocks , there arose a fierce whirlwind , which shattered his boat to pieces , and she was sucked under by the waves . uraschimataro himself very nearly shared the same fate . but he was a powerful swimmer , and struggled hard to reach the shore . then he saw a large turtle coming towards him , and above the howling of the storm he heard what it said : ' i am the turtle whose life you once saved . i will now pay my debt and show my gratitude . the land is still far distant , and without my help you would never get there . climb on my back , and i will take you where you will . ' uraschimataro did not wait to be asked twice , and thankfully accepted his friend 's help . but scarcely was he seated firmly on the shell , when the turtle proposed that they should not return to the shore at once , but go under the sea , and look at some of the wonders that lay hidden there .
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scared .
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how did uraschimataro feel when he struggled hard to reach the shore ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6445
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how did uraschimataro feel when he struggled hard to reach the shore ?
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feeling
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro agreed willingly , and in another moment they were deep , deep down , with fathoms of blue water above their heads . oh , how quickly they darted through the still , warm sea ! the young man held tight , and marvelled where they were going and how long they were to travel , but for three days they rushed on , till at last the turtle stopped before a splendid palace , shining with gold and silver , crystal and precious stones , and decked here and there with branches of pale pink coral and glittering pearls . but if uraschimataro was astonished at the beauty of the outside , he was struck dumb at the sight of the hall within , which was lighted by the blaze of fish scales . ' where have you brought me ? ' he asked his guide in a low voice . ' to the palace of ringu , the house of the sea god , whose subjects we all are , ' answered the turtle . ' i am the first waiting maid of his daughter , the lovely princess otohime , whom you will shortly see . '
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the turtle .
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who was the first waiting maid of the lovely princess otohime ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6446
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who was the first waiting maid of the lovely princess otohime ?
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character
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro was still so puzzled with the adventures that had befallen him , that he waited in a dazed condition for what would happen next . but the turtle , who had talked so much of him to the princess that she had expressed a wish to see him , went at once to make known his arrival . and directly the princess beheld him her heart was set on him , and she begged him to stay with her , and in return promised that he should never grow old , neither should his beauty fade . ' is not that reward enough ? ' she asked , smiling , looking all the while as fair as the sun itself . and uraschimataro said ' yes , ' and so he stayed there . for how long ? that he only knew later .
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puzzled .
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how did uraschimataro feel when he reached the palace of ringu ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6447
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how did uraschimataro feel when he reached the palace of ringu ?
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local
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feeling
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro was still so puzzled with the adventures that had befallen him , that he waited in a dazed condition for what would happen next . but the turtle , who had talked so much of him to the princess that she had expressed a wish to see him , went at once to make known his arrival . and directly the princess beheld him her heart was set on him , and she begged him to stay with her , and in return promised that he should never grow old , neither should his beauty fade . ' is not that reward enough ? ' she asked , smiling , looking all the while as fair as the sun itself . and uraschimataro said ' yes , ' and so he stayed there . for how long ? that he only knew later .
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the turtle who had talked so much of him to the princess .
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why did the princess wish to see uraschimataro ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6448
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why did the princess wish to see uraschimataro ?
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causal relationship
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro agreed willingly , and in another moment they were deep , deep down , with fathoms of blue water above their heads . oh , how quickly they darted through the still , warm sea ! the young man held tight , and marvelled where they were going and how long they were to travel , but for three days they rushed on , till at last the turtle stopped before a splendid palace , shining with gold and silver , crystal and precious stones , and decked here and there with branches of pale pink coral and glittering pearls . but if uraschimataro was astonished at the beauty of the outside , he was struck dumb at the sight of the hall within , which was lighted by the blaze of fish scales . ' where have you brought me ? ' he asked his guide in a low voice . ' to the palace of ringu , the house of the sea god , whose subjects we all are , ' answered the turtle . ' i am the first waiting maid of his daughter , the lovely princess otohime , whom you will shortly see . ' uraschimataro was still so puzzled with the adventures that had befallen him , that he waited in a dazed condition for what would happen next . but the turtle , who had talked so much of him to the princess that she had expressed a wish to see him , went at once to make known his arrival . and directly the princess beheld him her heart was set on him , and she begged him to stay with her , and in return promised that he should never grow old , neither should his beauty fade . ' is not that reward enough ? ' she asked , smiling , looking all the while as fair as the sun itself . and uraschimataro said ' yes , ' and so he stayed there . for how long ? that he only knew later .
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her heart will set on him and she will beg him to stay with her .
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what will the princess do when she sees uraschimataro ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6449
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what will the princess do when she sees uraschimataro ?
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summary
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prediction
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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' i will do anything that will bring me back to you , ' exclaimed uraschimataro , looking at her tenderly , but the princess was silent : she knew too well that when he left her she would see his face no more . then she took from a shelf a tiny golden box , and gave it to uraschimataro , praying him to keep it carefully , and above all things never to open it . ' if you can do this , ' she said as she bade him farewell , ' your friend the turtle will meet you at the shore , and will carry you back to me . ' uraschimataro thanked her from his heart , and swore solemnly to do her bidding . he hid the box safely in his garments , seated himself on the back of the turtle , and vanished in the ocean path , waving his hand to the princess . three days and three nights they swam through the sea , and at length uraschimataro arrived at the beach which lay before his old home . the turtle bade him farewell , and was gone in a moment .
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upset .
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how did the princess feel when uraschimataro decided to leave ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6450
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how did the princess feel when uraschimataro decided to leave ?
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local
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feeling
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implicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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his life passed by , and each hour seemed happier than the last , when one day there rushed over him a terrible longing to see his parents . he fought against it hard , knowing how it would grieve the princess , but it grew on him stronger and stronger , till at length he became so sad that the princess inquired what was wrong . then he told her of the longing he had to visit his old home , and that he must see his parents once more . the princess was almost frozen with horror , and implored him to stay with her , or something dreadful would be sure to happen . ' you will never come back , and we shall meet again no more , ' she moaned bitterly . but uraschimataro stood firm and repeated , ' only this once will i leave you , and then will i return to your side for ever . ' sadly the princess shook her head , but she answered slowly , ' one way there is to bring you safely back , but i fear you will never agree to the conditions of the bargain . '
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he longed to see his parents .
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why did uraschimataro want to visit his old home ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6451
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why did uraschimataro want to visit his old home ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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' i will do anything that will bring me back to you , ' exclaimed uraschimataro , looking at her tenderly , but the princess was silent : she knew too well that when he left her she would see his face no more . then she took from a shelf a tiny golden box , and gave it to uraschimataro , praying him to keep it carefully , and above all things never to open it . ' if you can do this , ' she said as she bade him farewell , ' your friend the turtle will meet you at the shore , and will carry you back to me . ' uraschimataro thanked her from his heart , and swore solemnly to do her bidding . he hid the box safely in his garments , seated himself on the back of the turtle , and vanished in the ocean path , waving his hand to the princess . three days and three nights they swam through the sea , and at length uraschimataro arrived at the beach which lay before his old home . the turtle bade him farewell , and was gone in a moment . in despair he bethought him of the box which was the gift of the princess . perhaps after all this dreadful thing was not true . he might be the victim of some enchanter 's spell , and in his hand lay the counter - charm . almost unconsciously he opened it , and a purple vapour came pouring out . he held the empty box in his hand , and as he looked he saw that the fresh hand of youth had grown suddenly shrivelled , like the hand of an old , old man . he ran to the brook , which flowed in a clear stream down from the mountain . and saw himself reflected as in a mirror . it was the face of a mummy which looked back at him . wounded to death , he crept back through the village , and no man knew the old , old man to be the strong handsome youth who had run down the street an hour before . so he toiled wearily back , till he reached the shore , and here he sat sadly on a rock , and called loudly on the turtle . but she never came back any more , but instead , death came soon , and set him free . but before that happened , the people who saw him sitting lonely on the shore had heard his story , and when their children were restless they used to tell them of the good son who from love to his parents had given up for their sakes the splendour and wonders of the palace in the sea , and the most beautiful woman in the world besides .
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he will not be able to return .
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what will happen to uraschimataro when he leaves the palace of ringu ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6452
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what will happen to uraschimataro when he leaves the palace of ringu ?
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summary
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prediction
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implicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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' i will do anything that will bring me back to you , ' exclaimed uraschimataro , looking at her tenderly , but the princess was silent : she knew too well that when he left her she would see his face no more . then she took from a shelf a tiny golden box , and gave it to uraschimataro , praying him to keep it carefully , and above all things never to open it . ' if you can do this , ' she said as she bade him farewell , ' your friend the turtle will meet you at the shore , and will carry you back to me . ' uraschimataro thanked her from his heart , and swore solemnly to do her bidding . he hid the box safely in his garments , seated himself on the back of the turtle , and vanished in the ocean path , waving his hand to the princess . three days and three nights they swam through the sea , and at length uraschimataro arrived at the beach which lay before his old home . the turtle bade him farewell , and was gone in a moment .
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took from a shelf a tiny golden box , and gave it to uraschimataro .
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what did the princess do before uraschimataro left her ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6453
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what did the princess do before uraschimataro left her ?
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local
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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' i will do anything that will bring me back to you , ' exclaimed uraschimataro , looking at her tenderly , but the princess was silent : she knew too well that when he left her she would see his face no more . then she took from a shelf a tiny golden box , and gave it to uraschimataro , praying him to keep it carefully , and above all things never to open it . ' if you can do this , ' she said as she bade him farewell , ' your friend the turtle will meet you at the shore , and will carry you back to me . ' uraschimataro thanked her from his heart , and swore solemnly to do her bidding . he hid the box safely in his garments , seated himself on the back of the turtle , and vanished in the ocean path , waving his hand to the princess . three days and three nights they swam through the sea , and at length uraschimataro arrived at the beach which lay before his old home . the turtle bade him farewell , and was gone in a moment . in despair he bethought him of the box which was the gift of the princess . perhaps after all this dreadful thing was not true . he might be the victim of some enchanter 's spell , and in his hand lay the counter - charm . almost unconsciously he opened it , and a purple vapour came pouring out . he held the empty box in his hand , and as he looked he saw that the fresh hand of youth had grown suddenly shrivelled , like the hand of an old , old man . he ran to the brook , which flowed in a clear stream down from the mountain . and saw himself reflected as in a mirror . it was the face of a mummy which looked back at him . wounded to death , he crept back through the village , and no man knew the old , old man to be the strong handsome youth who had run down the street an hour before . so he toiled wearily back , till he reached the shore , and here he sat sadly on a rock , and called loudly on the turtle . but she never came back any more , but instead , death came soon , and set him free . but before that happened , the people who saw him sitting lonely on the shore had heard his story , and when their children were restless they used to tell them of the good son who from love to his parents had given up for their sakes the splendour and wonders of the palace in the sea , and the most beautiful woman in the world besides .
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he will turn old .
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what will happen when uraschimataro opens the tiny golden box ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6454
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what will happen when uraschimataro opens the tiny golden box ?
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summary
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prediction
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implicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro drew near to the village with quick and joyful steps . he saw the smoke curling through the roof , and the thatch where green plants had thickly sprouted . he heard the children shouting and calling , and from a window that he passed came the twang of the koto , and everything seemed to cry a welcome for his return . yet suddenly he felt a pang at his heart as he wandered down the street . after all , everything was changed . neither men nor houses were those he once knew . quickly he saw his old home ; yes , it was still there , but it had a strange look . anxiously he knocked at the door , and asked the woman who opened it after his parents . but she did not know their names , and could give him no news of them . still more disturbed , he rushed to the burying ground , the only place that could tell him what he wished to know . here at any rate he would find out what it all meant . and he was right . in a moment he stood before the grave of his parents , and the date written on the stone was almost exactly the date when they had lost their son , and he had forsaken them for the daughter of the sea . and so he found that since he had deft his home , three hundred years had passed by . shuddering with horror at his discovery he turned back into the village street , hoping to meet some one who could tell him of the days of old . but when the man spoke , he knew he was not dreaming , though he felt as if he had lost his senses .
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his parent did not live in the old house anymore .
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why did uraschimataro's old house have a strange look ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6455
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why did uraschimataro's old house have a strange look ?
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local
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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uraschimataro was still so puzzled with the adventures that had befallen him , that he waited in a dazed condition for what would happen next . but the turtle , who had talked so much of him to the princess that she had expressed a wish to see him , went at once to make known his arrival . and directly the princess beheld him her heart was set on him , and she begged him to stay with her , and in return promised that he should never grow old , neither should his beauty fade . ' is not that reward enough ? ' she asked , smiling , looking all the while as fair as the sun itself . and uraschimataro said ' yes , ' and so he stayed there . for how long ? that he only knew later . uraschimataro drew near to the village with quick and joyful steps . he saw the smoke curling through the roof , and the thatch where green plants had thickly sprouted . he heard the children shouting and calling , and from a window that he passed came the twang of the koto , and everything seemed to cry a welcome for his return . yet suddenly he felt a pang at his heart as he wandered down the street . after all , everything was changed . neither men nor houses were those he once knew . quickly he saw his old home ; yes , it was still there , but it had a strange look . anxiously he knocked at the door , and asked the woman who opened it after his parents . but she did not know their names , and could give him no news of them . still more disturbed , he rushed to the burying ground , the only place that could tell him what he wished to know . here at any rate he would find out what it all meant . and he was right . in a moment he stood before the grave of his parents , and the date written on the stone was almost exactly the date when they had lost their son , and he had forsaken them for the daughter of the sea . and so he found that since he had deft his home , three hundred years had passed by . shuddering with horror at his discovery he turned back into the village street , hoping to meet some one who could tell him of the days of old . but when the man spoke , he knew he was not dreaming , though he felt as if he had lost his senses .
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he did not grow old when he lived in the palace of ringu .
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why did three hundred years pass by when uraschimataro came back to his home ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6456
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why did three hundred years pass by when uraschimataro came back to his home ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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' i will do anything that will bring me back to you , ' exclaimed uraschimataro , looking at her tenderly , but the princess was silent : she knew too well that when he left her she would see his face no more . then she took from a shelf a tiny golden box , and gave it to uraschimataro , praying him to keep it carefully , and above all things never to open it . ' if you can do this , ' she said as she bade him farewell , ' your friend the turtle will meet you at the shore , and will carry you back to me . ' uraschimataro thanked her from his heart , and swore solemnly to do her bidding . he hid the box safely in his garments , seated himself on the back of the turtle , and vanished in the ocean path , waving his hand to the princess . three days and three nights they swam through the sea , and at length uraschimataro arrived at the beach which lay before his old home . the turtle bade him farewell , and was gone in a moment . uraschimataro drew near to the village with quick and joyful steps . he saw the smoke curling through the roof , and the thatch where green plants had thickly sprouted . he heard the children shouting and calling , and from a window that he passed came the twang of the koto , and everything seemed to cry a welcome for his return . yet suddenly he felt a pang at his heart as he wandered down the street . after all , everything was changed . neither men nor houses were those he once knew . quickly he saw his old home ; yes , it was still there , but it had a strange look . anxiously he knocked at the door , and asked the woman who opened it after his parents . but she did not know their names , and could give him no news of them . still more disturbed , he rushed to the burying ground , the only place that could tell him what he wished to know . here at any rate he would find out what it all meant . and he was right . in a moment he stood before the grave of his parents , and the date written on the stone was almost exactly the date when they had lost their son , and he had forsaken them for the daughter of the sea . and so he found that since he had deft his home , three hundred years had passed by . shuddering with horror at his discovery he turned back into the village street , hoping to meet some one who could tell him of the days of old . but when the man spoke , he knew he was not dreaming , though he felt as if he had lost his senses . in despair he bethought him of the box which was the gift of the princess . perhaps after all this dreadful thing was not true . he might be the victim of some enchanter 's spell , and in his hand lay the counter - charm . almost unconsciously he opened it , and a purple vapour came pouring out . he held the empty box in his hand , and as he looked he saw that the fresh hand of youth had grown suddenly shrivelled , like the hand of an old , old man . he ran to the brook , which flowed in a clear stream down from the mountain . and saw himself reflected as in a mirror . it was the face of a mummy which looked back at him . wounded to death , he crept back through the village , and no man knew the old , old man to be the strong handsome youth who had run down the street an hour before . so he toiled wearily back , till he reached the shore , and here he sat sadly on a rock , and called loudly on the turtle . but she never came back any more , but instead , death came soon , and set him free . but before that happened , the people who saw him sitting lonely on the shore had heard his story , and when their children were restless they used to tell them of the good son who from love to his parents had given up for their sakes the splendour and wonders of the palace in the sea , and the most beautiful woman in the world besides .
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it turned him back to his real age .
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why did the tiny golden box turn uraschimataro into an old man ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6457
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why did the tiny golden box turn uraschimataro into an old man ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-uraschimataro-and-the-turtle
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' i will do anything that will bring me back to you , ' exclaimed uraschimataro , looking at her tenderly , but the princess was silent : she knew too well that when he left her she would see his face no more . then she took from a shelf a tiny golden box , and gave it to uraschimataro , praying him to keep it carefully , and above all things never to open it . ' if you can do this , ' she said as she bade him farewell , ' your friend the turtle will meet you at the shore , and will carry you back to me . ' uraschimataro thanked her from his heart , and swore solemnly to do her bidding . he hid the box safely in his garments , seated himself on the back of the turtle , and vanished in the ocean path , waving his hand to the princess . three days and three nights they swam through the sea , and at length uraschimataro arrived at the beach which lay before his old home . the turtle bade him farewell , and was gone in a moment . in despair he bethought him of the box which was the gift of the princess . perhaps after all this dreadful thing was not true . he might be the victim of some enchanter 's spell , and in his hand lay the counter - charm . almost unconsciously he opened it , and a purple vapour came pouring out . he held the empty box in his hand , and as he looked he saw that the fresh hand of youth had grown suddenly shrivelled , like the hand of an old , old man . he ran to the brook , which flowed in a clear stream down from the mountain . and saw himself reflected as in a mirror . it was the face of a mummy which looked back at him . wounded to death , he crept back through the village , and no man knew the old , old man to be the strong handsome youth who had run down the street an hour before . so he toiled wearily back , till he reached the shore , and here he sat sadly on a rock , and called loudly on the turtle . but she never came back any more , but instead , death came soon , and set him free . but before that happened , the people who saw him sitting lonely on the shore had heard his story , and when their children were restless they used to tell them of the good son who from love to his parents had given up for their sakes the splendour and wonders of the palace in the sea , and the most beautiful woman in the world besides .
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lonely .
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how will uraschimataro feel when he realizes he cannot return to the palace of ringu ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6458
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how will uraschimataro feel when he realizes he cannot return to the palace of ringu ?
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summary
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prediction
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implicit
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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it so happened that finn and his gigantic relatives were all working at the giant 's causeway in order to make a bridge , or , what was still better , a good stout pad - road across to scotland . finn , who was very fond of his wife , oonagh , took it into his head that he would go home and see how the poor woman got on in his absence . so accordingly he pulled up a fir - tree , and after lopping off the roots and branches , made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh . finn lived at this time on knockmany hill , which faces cullamore , that rises up , half hill , half mountain , on the opposite side . the truth is that honest finn 's affection for his wife was by no manner of means the whole cause of his journey home . there was at that time another giant , named far rua -- some say he was irish and some say he was scotch -- but whether scotch or irish , sorrow doubt of it but he was a targer . no other giant of the day could stand before him . such was his strength that , when well vexed , he could give a stamp that shook the country about him . the fame and name of him went far and near , and nothing in the shape of a man , it was said , had any chance with him in a fight . whether the story is true or not i can not say , but the report went that by one blow of his fist he flattened a thunderbolt , and kept it in his pocket in the shape of a pancake to show to all his enemies when they were about to fight him .
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to make a bridge .
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why were finn and his gigantic relatives at the giant's causeway ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6459
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why were finn and his gigantic relatives at the giant's causeway ?
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local
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causal relationship
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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it so happened that finn and his gigantic relatives were all working at the giant 's causeway in order to make a bridge , or , what was still better , a good stout pad - road across to scotland . finn , who was very fond of his wife , oonagh , took it into his head that he would go home and see how the poor woman got on in his absence . so accordingly he pulled up a fir - tree , and after lopping off the roots and branches , made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh . finn lived at this time on knockmany hill , which faces cullamore , that rises up , half hill , half mountain , on the opposite side . the truth is that honest finn 's affection for his wife was by no manner of means the whole cause of his journey home . there was at that time another giant , named far rua -- some say he was irish and some say he was scotch -- but whether scotch or irish , sorrow doubt of it but he was a targer . no other giant of the day could stand before him . such was his strength that , when well vexed , he could give a stamp that shook the country about him . the fame and name of him went far and near , and nothing in the shape of a man , it was said , had any chance with him in a fight . whether the story is true or not i can not say , but the report went that by one blow of his fist he flattened a thunderbolt , and kept it in his pocket in the shape of a pancake to show to all his enemies when they were about to fight him .
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the giant 's causeway .
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where did finn work ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6460
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where did finn work ?
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setting
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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it so happened that finn and his gigantic relatives were all working at the giant 's causeway in order to make a bridge , or , what was still better , a good stout pad - road across to scotland . finn , who was very fond of his wife , oonagh , took it into his head that he would go home and see how the poor woman got on in his absence . so accordingly he pulled up a fir - tree , and after lopping off the roots and branches , made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh . finn lived at this time on knockmany hill , which faces cullamore , that rises up , half hill , half mountain , on the opposite side . the truth is that honest finn 's affection for his wife was by no manner of means the whole cause of his journey home . there was at that time another giant , named far rua -- some say he was irish and some say he was scotch -- but whether scotch or irish , sorrow doubt of it but he was a targer . no other giant of the day could stand before him . such was his strength that , when well vexed , he could give a stamp that shook the country about him . the fame and name of him went far and near , and nothing in the shape of a man , it was said , had any chance with him in a fight . whether the story is true or not i can not say , but the report went that by one blow of his fist he flattened a thunderbolt , and kept it in his pocket in the shape of a pancake to show to all his enemies when they were about to fight him .
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he made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh .
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what happened after finn lopped off the roots and branches of a fir-tree ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6461
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what happened after finn lopped off the roots and branches of a fir-tree ?
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outcome resolution
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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it so happened that finn and his gigantic relatives were all working at the giant 's causeway in order to make a bridge , or , what was still better , a good stout pad - road across to scotland . finn , who was very fond of his wife , oonagh , took it into his head that he would go home and see how the poor woman got on in his absence . so accordingly he pulled up a fir - tree , and after lopping off the roots and branches , made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh . finn lived at this time on knockmany hill , which faces cullamore , that rises up , half hill , half mountain , on the opposite side . the truth is that honest finn 's affection for his wife was by no manner of means the whole cause of his journey home . there was at that time another giant , named far rua -- some say he was irish and some say he was scotch -- but whether scotch or irish , sorrow doubt of it but he was a targer . no other giant of the day could stand before him . such was his strength that , when well vexed , he could give a stamp that shook the country about him . the fame and name of him went far and near , and nothing in the shape of a man , it was said , had any chance with him in a fight . whether the story is true or not i can not say , but the report went that by one blow of his fist he flattened a thunderbolt , and kept it in his pocket in the shape of a pancake to show to all his enemies when they were about to fight him .
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on knockmany hill .
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where did finn live ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6462
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where did finn live ?
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setting
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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it so happened that finn and his gigantic relatives were all working at the giant 's causeway in order to make a bridge , or , what was still better , a good stout pad - road across to scotland . finn , who was very fond of his wife , oonagh , took it into his head that he would go home and see how the poor woman got on in his absence . so accordingly he pulled up a fir - tree , and after lopping off the roots and branches , made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh . finn lived at this time on knockmany hill , which faces cullamore , that rises up , half hill , half mountain , on the opposite side . the truth is that honest finn 's affection for his wife was by no manner of means the whole cause of his journey home . there was at that time another giant , named far rua -- some say he was irish and some say he was scotch -- but whether scotch or irish , sorrow doubt of it but he was a targer . no other giant of the day could stand before him . such was his strength that , when well vexed , he could give a stamp that shook the country about him . the fame and name of him went far and near , and nothing in the shape of a man , it was said , had any chance with him in a fight . whether the story is true or not i can not say , but the report went that by one blow of his fist he flattened a thunderbolt , and kept it in his pocket in the shape of a pancake to show to all his enemies when they were about to fight him .
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oonagh .
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who was finn's wife ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6463
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who was finn's wife ?
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character
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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it so happened that finn and his gigantic relatives were all working at the giant 's causeway in order to make a bridge , or , what was still better , a good stout pad - road across to scotland . finn , who was very fond of his wife , oonagh , took it into his head that he would go home and see how the poor woman got on in his absence . so accordingly he pulled up a fir - tree , and after lopping off the roots and branches , made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh . finn lived at this time on knockmany hill , which faces cullamore , that rises up , half hill , half mountain , on the opposite side . the truth is that honest finn 's affection for his wife was by no manner of means the whole cause of his journey home . there was at that time another giant , named far rua -- some say he was irish and some say he was scotch -- but whether scotch or irish , sorrow doubt of it but he was a targer . no other giant of the day could stand before him . such was his strength that , when well vexed , he could give a stamp that shook the country about him . the fame and name of him went far and near , and nothing in the shape of a man , it was said , had any chance with him in a fight . whether the story is true or not i can not say , but the report went that by one blow of his fist he flattened a thunderbolt , and kept it in his pocket in the shape of a pancake to show to all his enemies when they were about to fight him .
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no other giant could stand before him .
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why was far rua well-known ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6464
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why was far rua well-known ?
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causal relationship
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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undoubtedly he had given every giant in ireland a considerable beating , barring finn m'coul himself . he swore that he would never rest night or day , winter or summer , till he could serve finn with the same sauce , if he could catch him . finn , however , had a strong disinclination to meet a giant who could make a young earthquake or flatten a thunderbolt when he was angry . accordingly he kept dodging about from place to place -- not much to his credit as a trojan , to be sure -- whenever he happened to get the hard word that far rua was on the scent of him . and the long and the short of it was that he heard far rua was coming to the causeway to have a trial of strength with him . he was , naturally enough , seized in consequence with a very warm and sudden fit of affection for his wife , who was delicate in her health , poor woman . she was leading , besides , a very lonely , uncomfortable life of it in his absence . " god save all here , " said finn good - humouredly , putting his honest face into his own door . " musha , finn , avick , an ' you 're welcome to your own oonagh , you darlin ' bully . " here followed a smack that it is said to have made the waters of the lake curl , as it were , with kindness and sympathy .
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kept dodging about from place to place .
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what did finn do to avoid far rua ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6465
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what did finn do to avoid far rua ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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undoubtedly he had given every giant in ireland a considerable beating , barring finn m'coul himself . he swore that he would never rest night or day , winter or summer , till he could serve finn with the same sauce , if he could catch him . finn , however , had a strong disinclination to meet a giant who could make a young earthquake or flatten a thunderbolt when he was angry . accordingly he kept dodging about from place to place -- not much to his credit as a trojan , to be sure -- whenever he happened to get the hard word that far rua was on the scent of him . and the long and the short of it was that he heard far rua was coming to the causeway to have a trial of strength with him . he was , naturally enough , seized in consequence with a very warm and sudden fit of affection for his wife , who was delicate in her health , poor woman . she was leading , besides , a very lonely , uncomfortable life of it in his absence . " god save all here , " said finn good - humouredly , putting his honest face into his own door . " musha , finn , avick , an ' you 're welcome to your own oonagh , you darlin ' bully . " here followed a smack that it is said to have made the waters of the lake curl , as it were , with kindness and sympathy .
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to have a trial of strength with finn .
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why was far rua coming to causeway ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6466
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why was far rua coming to causeway ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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undoubtedly he had given every giant in ireland a considerable beating , barring finn m'coul himself . he swore that he would never rest night or day , winter or summer , till he could serve finn with the same sauce , if he could catch him . finn , however , had a strong disinclination to meet a giant who could make a young earthquake or flatten a thunderbolt when he was angry . accordingly he kept dodging about from place to place -- not much to his credit as a trojan , to be sure -- whenever he happened to get the hard word that far rua was on the scent of him . and the long and the short of it was that he heard far rua was coming to the causeway to have a trial of strength with him . he was , naturally enough , seized in consequence with a very warm and sudden fit of affection for his wife , who was delicate in her health , poor woman . she was leading , besides , a very lonely , uncomfortable life of it in his absence . " god save all here , " said finn good - humouredly , putting his honest face into his own door . " musha , finn , avick , an ' you 're welcome to your own oonagh , you darlin ' bully . " here followed a smack that it is said to have made the waters of the lake curl , as it were , with kindness and sympathy .
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lonely .
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how did finn's wife feel being alone ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6467
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how did finn's wife feel being alone ?
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feeling
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" faith , " said finn , " beautiful ; and how are you , oonagh -- and how did you sport your figure during my absence , my bilberry ? " " never a merrier -- as bouncing a grass widow as ever there was in sweet ' tyrone among the bushes . ' " finn gave a short , good - humoured cough . he laughed most heartily to show her how much he was delighted that she made herself happy in his absence . " an ' what brought you home so soon , finn ? " said she . " why , avourneen , " said finn , putting in his answer in the proper way , " never the thing but the purest of love and affection for yourself . sure , you know that 's truth , anyhow , oonagh . " finn spent two or three happy days with oonagh , and felt himself very comfortable considering the dread he had of far rua . this , however , grew upon him so much that his wife could not but perceive something lay on his mind which he kept altogether to himself . let a woman alone in the meantime for ferreting or wheedling a secret out of her good man when she wishes . finn was a proof of this . " it 's this far rua , " said he , " that 's troublin ' me . when the fellow gets angry and begins to stamp he 'll shake you a whole townland . it 's well known that he can stop a thunderbolt , for he always carries one about with him in the shape of a pancake to show to anyone that might misdoubt it . " as he spoke he clapped his thumb in his mouth , as he always did when he wanted to prophesy or to know anything . " he 's coming , " said finn . " i see him below at dungannon . " " an ' who is it , avick ? " " far rua , " replied finn , " and how to manage i do n't know . if i run away i am disgraced , and i know that sooner or later i must meet him , for my thumb tells me so . "
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to show oonagh how much he was delighted that she made herself happy in his absence .
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why did finn give a short good-humored cough and laugh heartily ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6468
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why did finn give a short good-humored cough and laugh heartily ?
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causal relationship
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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it so happened that finn and his gigantic relatives were all working at the giant 's causeway in order to make a bridge , or , what was still better , a good stout pad - road across to scotland . finn , who was very fond of his wife , oonagh , took it into his head that he would go home and see how the poor woman got on in his absence . so accordingly he pulled up a fir - tree , and after lopping off the roots and branches , made a walking - stick of it and set out on his way to oonagh . finn lived at this time on knockmany hill , which faces cullamore , that rises up , half hill , half mountain , on the opposite side . the truth is that honest finn 's affection for his wife was by no manner of means the whole cause of his journey home . there was at that time another giant , named far rua -- some say he was irish and some say he was scotch -- but whether scotch or irish , sorrow doubt of it but he was a targer . no other giant of the day could stand before him . such was his strength that , when well vexed , he could give a stamp that shook the country about him . the fame and name of him went far and near , and nothing in the shape of a man , it was said , had any chance with him in a fight . whether the story is true or not i can not say , but the report went that by one blow of his fist he flattened a thunderbolt , and kept it in his pocket in the shape of a pancake to show to all his enemies when they were about to fight him . " faith , " said finn , " beautiful ; and how are you , oonagh -- and how did you sport your figure during my absence , my bilberry ? " " never a merrier -- as bouncing a grass widow as ever there was in sweet ' tyrone among the bushes . ' " finn gave a short , good - humoured cough . he laughed most heartily to show her how much he was delighted that she made herself happy in his absence . " an ' what brought you home so soon , finn ? " said she . " why , avourneen , " said finn , putting in his answer in the proper way , " never the thing but the purest of love and affection for yourself . sure , you know that 's truth , anyhow , oonagh . " finn spent two or three happy days with oonagh , and felt himself very comfortable considering the dread he had of far rua . this , however , grew upon him so much that his wife could not but perceive something lay on his mind which he kept altogether to himself . let a woman alone in the meantime for ferreting or wheedling a secret out of her good man when she wishes . finn was a proof of this . " it 's this far rua , " said he , " that 's troublin ' me . when the fellow gets angry and begins to stamp he 'll shake you a whole townland . it 's well known that he can stop a thunderbolt , for he always carries one about with him in the shape of a pancake to show to anyone that might misdoubt it . " as he spoke he clapped his thumb in his mouth , as he always did when he wanted to prophesy or to know anything . " he 's coming , " said finn . " i see him below at dungannon . " " an ' who is it , avick ? " " far rua , " replied finn , " and how to manage i do n't know . if i run away i am disgraced , and i know that sooner or later i must meet him , for my thumb tells me so . "
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a thunderbolt .
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what did far rua always carry with him ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6469
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what did far rua always carry with him ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" faith , " said finn , " beautiful ; and how are you , oonagh -- and how did you sport your figure during my absence , my bilberry ? " " never a merrier -- as bouncing a grass widow as ever there was in sweet ' tyrone among the bushes . ' " finn gave a short , good - humoured cough . he laughed most heartily to show her how much he was delighted that she made herself happy in his absence . " an ' what brought you home so soon , finn ? " said she . " why , avourneen , " said finn , putting in his answer in the proper way , " never the thing but the purest of love and affection for yourself . sure , you know that 's truth , anyhow , oonagh . " finn spent two or three happy days with oonagh , and felt himself very comfortable considering the dread he had of far rua . this , however , grew upon him so much that his wife could not but perceive something lay on his mind which he kept altogether to himself . let a woman alone in the meantime for ferreting or wheedling a secret out of her good man when she wishes . finn was a proof of this . " it 's this far rua , " said he , " that 's troublin ' me . when the fellow gets angry and begins to stamp he 'll shake you a whole townland . it 's well known that he can stop a thunderbolt , for he always carries one about with him in the shape of a pancake to show to anyone that might misdoubt it . " as he spoke he clapped his thumb in his mouth , as he always did when he wanted to prophesy or to know anything . " he 's coming , " said finn . " i see him below at dungannon . " " an ' who is it , avick ? " " far rua , " replied finn , " and how to manage i do n't know . if i run away i am disgraced , and i know that sooner or later i must meet him , for my thumb tells me so . "
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clapped his thumb in his mouth .
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what did finn always do to prophesize or know anything ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6470
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what did finn always do to prophesize or know anything ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" faith , " said finn , " beautiful ; and how are you , oonagh -- and how did you sport your figure during my absence , my bilberry ? " " never a merrier -- as bouncing a grass widow as ever there was in sweet ' tyrone among the bushes . ' " finn gave a short , good - humoured cough . he laughed most heartily to show her how much he was delighted that she made herself happy in his absence . " an ' what brought you home so soon , finn ? " said she . " why , avourneen , " said finn , putting in his answer in the proper way , " never the thing but the purest of love and affection for yourself . sure , you know that 's truth , anyhow , oonagh . " finn spent two or three happy days with oonagh , and felt himself very comfortable considering the dread he had of far rua . this , however , grew upon him so much that his wife could not but perceive something lay on his mind which he kept altogether to himself . let a woman alone in the meantime for ferreting or wheedling a secret out of her good man when she wishes . finn was a proof of this . " it 's this far rua , " said he , " that 's troublin ' me . when the fellow gets angry and begins to stamp he 'll shake you a whole townland . it 's well known that he can stop a thunderbolt , for he always carries one about with him in the shape of a pancake to show to anyone that might misdoubt it . " as he spoke he clapped his thumb in his mouth , as he always did when he wanted to prophesy or to know anything . " he 's coming , " said finn . " i see him below at dungannon . " " an ' who is it , avick ? " " far rua , " replied finn , " and how to manage i do n't know . if i run away i am disgraced , and i know that sooner or later i must meet him , for my thumb tells me so . "
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dungannon .
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where did finn prophesize far rua was at ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6471
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where did finn prophesize far rua was at ?
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setting
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" faith , " said finn , " beautiful ; and how are you , oonagh -- and how did you sport your figure during my absence , my bilberry ? " " never a merrier -- as bouncing a grass widow as ever there was in sweet ' tyrone among the bushes . ' " finn gave a short , good - humoured cough . he laughed most heartily to show her how much he was delighted that she made herself happy in his absence . " an ' what brought you home so soon , finn ? " said she . " why , avourneen , " said finn , putting in his answer in the proper way , " never the thing but the purest of love and affection for yourself . sure , you know that 's truth , anyhow , oonagh . " finn spent two or three happy days with oonagh , and felt himself very comfortable considering the dread he had of far rua . this , however , grew upon him so much that his wife could not but perceive something lay on his mind which he kept altogether to himself . let a woman alone in the meantime for ferreting or wheedling a secret out of her good man when she wishes . finn was a proof of this . " it 's this far rua , " said he , " that 's troublin ' me . when the fellow gets angry and begins to stamp he 'll shake you a whole townland . it 's well known that he can stop a thunderbolt , for he always carries one about with him in the shape of a pancake to show to anyone that might misdoubt it . " as he spoke he clapped his thumb in his mouth , as he always did when he wanted to prophesy or to know anything . " he 's coming , " said finn . " i see him below at dungannon . " " an ' who is it , avick ? " " far rua , " replied finn , " and how to manage i do n't know . if i run away i am disgraced , and i know that sooner or later i must meet him , for my thumb tells me so . "
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far rua .
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who had been troubling finn ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6472
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who had been troubling finn ?
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character
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" when will he be here ? " says she . " to - morrow , about two o'clock , " replied finn with a groan . " do n't be cast down , " said oonagh . " depend on me , and , maybe , i 'll bring you out of this scrape better than ever you could bring yourself . " this quieted finn 's heart very much , for he knew that oonagh was hand - and - glove with the fairies . indeed , to tell the truth , she was supposed to be a fairy herself . if she was , however , she must have been a kind - hearted one , for by all accounts she never did anything but good in the neighbourhood . now , it so happened that oonagh had a sister named granua living opposite to them , on the very top of cullamore , which i have mentioned already . this granua was quite as powerful as herself . the beautiful valley that lies between the granlisses is not more than three or four miles broad , so that of a summer evening granua and oonagh were able to hold many an agreeable conversation across it , from one hill - top to the other . upon this occasion oonagh resolved to consult her sister as to what was best to be done in the difficulty that surrounded them . " granua , " said she , " are you at home ? " " no , " said the other , " i 'm picking bilberries at althadhawan " ( the devil 's glen ) . " well , " said oonagh , " go up to the top of cullamore , look about you , and then tell us what you see . " " very well , " replied granua , after a few minutes ; " i am there now . " " what do you see ? " asked the other . " goodness be about us ! " exclaimed granua , " i see the biggest giant that ever was known coming up from dungannon . " " ay , " said oonagh , " there 's our difficulty . that 's far rua , and he 's comin ' up now to leather finn . what 's to be done ? "
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he knew that oonagh was hand - and - glove with the fairies .
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why did finn's heart quiet ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6473
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why did finn's heart quiet ?
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local
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causal relationship
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" when will he be here ? " says she . " to - morrow , about two o'clock , " replied finn with a groan . " do n't be cast down , " said oonagh . " depend on me , and , maybe , i 'll bring you out of this scrape better than ever you could bring yourself . " this quieted finn 's heart very much , for he knew that oonagh was hand - and - glove with the fairies . indeed , to tell the truth , she was supposed to be a fairy herself . if she was , however , she must have been a kind - hearted one , for by all accounts she never did anything but good in the neighbourhood . now , it so happened that oonagh had a sister named granua living opposite to them , on the very top of cullamore , which i have mentioned already . this granua was quite as powerful as herself . the beautiful valley that lies between the granlisses is not more than three or four miles broad , so that of a summer evening granua and oonagh were able to hold many an agreeable conversation across it , from one hill - top to the other . upon this occasion oonagh resolved to consult her sister as to what was best to be done in the difficulty that surrounded them . " granua , " said she , " are you at home ? " " no , " said the other , " i 'm picking bilberries at althadhawan " ( the devil 's glen ) . " well , " said oonagh , " go up to the top of cullamore , look about you , and then tell us what you see . " " very well , " replied granua , after a few minutes ; " i am there now . " " what do you see ? " asked the other . " goodness be about us ! " exclaimed granua , " i see the biggest giant that ever was known coming up from dungannon . " " ay , " said oonagh , " there 's our difficulty . that 's far rua , and he 's comin ' up now to leather finn . what 's to be done ? "
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granua .
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who was oonagh's sister ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6474
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who was oonagh's sister ?
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character
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" when will he be here ? " says she . " to - morrow , about two o'clock , " replied finn with a groan . " do n't be cast down , " said oonagh . " depend on me , and , maybe , i 'll bring you out of this scrape better than ever you could bring yourself . " this quieted finn 's heart very much , for he knew that oonagh was hand - and - glove with the fairies . indeed , to tell the truth , she was supposed to be a fairy herself . if she was , however , she must have been a kind - hearted one , for by all accounts she never did anything but good in the neighbourhood . now , it so happened that oonagh had a sister named granua living opposite to them , on the very top of cullamore , which i have mentioned already . this granua was quite as powerful as herself . the beautiful valley that lies between the granlisses is not more than three or four miles broad , so that of a summer evening granua and oonagh were able to hold many an agreeable conversation across it , from one hill - top to the other . upon this occasion oonagh resolved to consult her sister as to what was best to be done in the difficulty that surrounded them . " granua , " said she , " are you at home ? " " no , " said the other , " i 'm picking bilberries at althadhawan " ( the devil 's glen ) . " well , " said oonagh , " go up to the top of cullamore , look about you , and then tell us what you see . " " very well , " replied granua , after a few minutes ; " i am there now . " " what do you see ? " asked the other . " goodness be about us ! " exclaimed granua , " i see the biggest giant that ever was known coming up from dungannon . " " ay , " said oonagh , " there 's our difficulty . that 's far rua , and he 's comin ' up now to leather finn . what 's to be done ? "
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on the very top of cullamore .
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where did granua live ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6475
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where did granua live ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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" when will he be here ? " says she . " to - morrow , about two o'clock , " replied finn with a groan . " do n't be cast down , " said oonagh . " depend on me , and , maybe , i 'll bring you out of this scrape better than ever you could bring yourself . " this quieted finn 's heart very much , for he knew that oonagh was hand - and - glove with the fairies . indeed , to tell the truth , she was supposed to be a fairy herself . if she was , however , she must have been a kind - hearted one , for by all accounts she never did anything but good in the neighbourhood . now , it so happened that oonagh had a sister named granua living opposite to them , on the very top of cullamore , which i have mentioned already . this granua was quite as powerful as herself . the beautiful valley that lies between the granlisses is not more than three or four miles broad , so that of a summer evening granua and oonagh were able to hold many an agreeable conversation across it , from one hill - top to the other . upon this occasion oonagh resolved to consult her sister as to what was best to be done in the difficulty that surrounded them . " granua , " said she , " are you at home ? " " no , " said the other , " i 'm picking bilberries at althadhawan " ( the devil 's glen ) . " well , " said oonagh , " go up to the top of cullamore , look about you , and then tell us what you see . " " very well , " replied granua , after a few minutes ; " i am there now . " " what do you see ? " asked the other . " goodness be about us ! " exclaimed granua , " i see the biggest giant that ever was known coming up from dungannon . " " ay , " said oonagh , " there 's our difficulty . that 's far rua , and he 's comin ' up now to leather finn . what 's to be done ? "
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held many agreeable conversation across the valley .
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what did oonagh and granua do on summer evenings ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6476
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what did oonagh and granua do on summer evenings ?
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" when will he be here ? " says she . " to - morrow , about two o'clock , " replied finn with a groan . " do n't be cast down , " said oonagh . " depend on me , and , maybe , i 'll bring you out of this scrape better than ever you could bring yourself . " this quieted finn 's heart very much , for he knew that oonagh was hand - and - glove with the fairies . indeed , to tell the truth , she was supposed to be a fairy herself . if she was , however , she must have been a kind - hearted one , for by all accounts she never did anything but good in the neighbourhood . now , it so happened that oonagh had a sister named granua living opposite to them , on the very top of cullamore , which i have mentioned already . this granua was quite as powerful as herself . the beautiful valley that lies between the granlisses is not more than three or four miles broad , so that of a summer evening granua and oonagh were able to hold many an agreeable conversation across it , from one hill - top to the other . upon this occasion oonagh resolved to consult her sister as to what was best to be done in the difficulty that surrounded them . " granua , " said she , " are you at home ? " " no , " said the other , " i 'm picking bilberries at althadhawan " ( the devil 's glen ) . " well , " said oonagh , " go up to the top of cullamore , look about you , and then tell us what you see . " " very well , " replied granua , after a few minutes ; " i am there now . " " what do you see ? " asked the other . " goodness be about us ! " exclaimed granua , " i see the biggest giant that ever was known coming up from dungannon . " " ay , " said oonagh , " there 's our difficulty . that 's far rua , and he 's comin ' up now to leather finn . what 's to be done ? "
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picking bilberries at althadhawn .
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what was granua doing when oonagh spoke to her ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6477
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what was granua doing when oonagh spoke to her ?
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" when will he be here ? " says she . " to - morrow , about two o'clock , " replied finn with a groan . " do n't be cast down , " said oonagh . " depend on me , and , maybe , i 'll bring you out of this scrape better than ever you could bring yourself . " this quieted finn 's heart very much , for he knew that oonagh was hand - and - glove with the fairies . indeed , to tell the truth , she was supposed to be a fairy herself . if she was , however , she must have been a kind - hearted one , for by all accounts she never did anything but good in the neighbourhood . now , it so happened that oonagh had a sister named granua living opposite to them , on the very top of cullamore , which i have mentioned already . this granua was quite as powerful as herself . the beautiful valley that lies between the granlisses is not more than three or four miles broad , so that of a summer evening granua and oonagh were able to hold many an agreeable conversation across it , from one hill - top to the other . upon this occasion oonagh resolved to consult her sister as to what was best to be done in the difficulty that surrounded them . " granua , " said she , " are you at home ? " " no , " said the other , " i 'm picking bilberries at althadhawan " ( the devil 's glen ) . " well , " said oonagh , " go up to the top of cullamore , look about you , and then tell us what you see . " " very well , " replied granua , after a few minutes ; " i am there now . " " what do you see ? " asked the other . " goodness be about us ! " exclaimed granua , " i see the biggest giant that ever was known coming up from dungannon . " " ay , " said oonagh , " there 's our difficulty . that 's far rua , and he 's comin ' up now to leather finn . what 's to be done ? "
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the biggest giant that ever was known coming up from dungannon .
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what did granua see when she looked about ?
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what did granua see when she looked about ?
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" i 'll call to him , " she replied , " to come up to cullamore and refresh himself , and maybe that will give you and finn time to think of some plan to get yourselves out of the scrape . but , " she proceeded , " i 'm short of butter , having in the house only half a dozen firkins , and as i 'm to have a few giants and giantesses to spend the evenin ' with me i 'd feel thankful , oonagh , if you 'd throw me up fifteen or sixteen tubs , or the largest miscaun you 've got , and you 'll oblige me very much . " " i 'll do that with a heart and a half , " replied oonagh ; " and , indeed , granua , i feel myself under great obligations to you for your kindness in keeping him off us till we see what can be done ; for what would become of us all if anything happened to finn , poor man ! " she accordingly got the largest miscaun of butter she had -- which might be about the weight of a couple of dozen millstones , so that you can easily judge of its size -- and calling up her sister , " granua , " says she , " are you ready ? i 'm going to throw you up a miscaun , so be prepared to catch it . " " i will , " said the other . " a good throw , now , and take care it does not fall short . " oonagh threw it , but in consequence of her anxiety about finn and far rua she forgot to say the charm that was to send it up , so that instead of reaching cullamore , as she expected , it fell about half - way between the two hills at the edge of the broad bog , near augher .
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to give oonagh and finn time to think of some plan to get themselves out of the scrape .
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why did granua say she would tell far rua to refresh himself at cullamore ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6479
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why did granua say she would tell far rua to refresh himself at cullamore ?
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" i 'll call to him , " she replied , " to come up to cullamore and refresh himself , and maybe that will give you and finn time to think of some plan to get yourselves out of the scrape . but , " she proceeded , " i 'm short of butter , having in the house only half a dozen firkins , and as i 'm to have a few giants and giantesses to spend the evenin ' with me i 'd feel thankful , oonagh , if you 'd throw me up fifteen or sixteen tubs , or the largest miscaun you 've got , and you 'll oblige me very much . " " i 'll do that with a heart and a half , " replied oonagh ; " and , indeed , granua , i feel myself under great obligations to you for your kindness in keeping him off us till we see what can be done ; for what would become of us all if anything happened to finn , poor man ! " she accordingly got the largest miscaun of butter she had -- which might be about the weight of a couple of dozen millstones , so that you can easily judge of its size -- and calling up her sister , " granua , " says she , " are you ready ? i 'm going to throw you up a miscaun , so be prepared to catch it . " " i will , " said the other . " a good throw , now , and take care it does not fall short . " oonagh threw it , but in consequence of her anxiety about finn and far rua she forgot to say the charm that was to send it up , so that instead of reaching cullamore , as she expected , it fell about half - way between the two hills at the edge of the broad bog , near augher .
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fifteen or sixteen tubs , or the largest miscaun .
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what did granua want from oonagh ?
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what did granua want from oonagh ?
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" i 'll call to him , " she replied , " to come up to cullamore and refresh himself , and maybe that will give you and finn time to think of some plan to get yourselves out of the scrape . but , " she proceeded , " i 'm short of butter , having in the house only half a dozen firkins , and as i 'm to have a few giants and giantesses to spend the evenin ' with me i 'd feel thankful , oonagh , if you 'd throw me up fifteen or sixteen tubs , or the largest miscaun you 've got , and you 'll oblige me very much . " " i 'll do that with a heart and a half , " replied oonagh ; " and , indeed , granua , i feel myself under great obligations to you for your kindness in keeping him off us till we see what can be done ; for what would become of us all if anything happened to finn , poor man ! " she accordingly got the largest miscaun of butter she had -- which might be about the weight of a couple of dozen millstones , so that you can easily judge of its size -- and calling up her sister , " granua , " says she , " are you ready ? i 'm going to throw you up a miscaun , so be prepared to catch it . " " i will , " said the other . " a good throw , now , and take care it does not fall short . " oonagh threw it , but in consequence of her anxiety about finn and far rua she forgot to say the charm that was to send it up , so that instead of reaching cullamore , as she expected , it fell about half - way between the two hills at the edge of the broad bog , near augher .
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the miscaun fell about half - way between the two hills at the edge of the broad bog , near augher .
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what happened after oonagh threw the miscaun ?
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what happened after oonagh threw the miscaun ?
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" i 'll call to him , " she replied , " to come up to cullamore and refresh himself , and maybe that will give you and finn time to think of some plan to get yourselves out of the scrape . but , " she proceeded , " i 'm short of butter , having in the house only half a dozen firkins , and as i 'm to have a few giants and giantesses to spend the evenin ' with me i 'd feel thankful , oonagh , if you 'd throw me up fifteen or sixteen tubs , or the largest miscaun you 've got , and you 'll oblige me very much . " " i 'll do that with a heart and a half , " replied oonagh ; " and , indeed , granua , i feel myself under great obligations to you for your kindness in keeping him off us till we see what can be done ; for what would become of us all if anything happened to finn , poor man ! " she accordingly got the largest miscaun of butter she had -- which might be about the weight of a couple of dozen millstones , so that you can easily judge of its size -- and calling up her sister , " granua , " says she , " are you ready ? i 'm going to throw you up a miscaun , so be prepared to catch it . " " i will , " said the other . " a good throw , now , and take care it does not fall short . " oonagh threw it , but in consequence of her anxiety about finn and far rua she forgot to say the charm that was to send it up , so that instead of reaching cullamore , as she expected , it fell about half - way between the two hills at the edge of the broad bog , near augher .
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say the charm that was to send it up .
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what did oonagh forget to do before throwing the miscaun ?
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what did oonagh forget to do before throwing the miscaun ?
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" my curse upon you ! " she exclaimed , " you 've disgraced me . i now change you into a grey stone . lie there as a testimony of what has happened , and may evil betide the first living man that will ever attempt to move or injure you ! " and , sure enough , there it lies to this day , with the mark of the four fingers and thumb imprinted on it , exactly as it came out of her hand . " never mind , " said granua , " i must only do the best i can with far rua . if all fail , i 'll give him a cast of heather broth , or a panada of oak bark . but , above all things , think of some plan to get finn out of the scrape he 's in , or he 's a lost man . you know you used to be sharp and ready - witted ; and my own opinion is , oonagh , that it will go hard with you , or you 'll outdo far rua yet . " she then made a high smoke on the top of the hill , after which she put her finger in her mouth and gave three whistles , and by that far rua knew that he was invited to the top of cullamore -- for this was the way that the irish long ago gave a sign to all strangers and travellers to let them know they are welcome to come and take share of whatever was going .
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a grey stone .
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what did the miscaun turn into ?
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what did the miscaun turn into ?
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" my curse upon you ! " she exclaimed , " you 've disgraced me . i now change you into a grey stone . lie there as a testimony of what has happened , and may evil betide the first living man that will ever attempt to move or injure you ! " and , sure enough , there it lies to this day , with the mark of the four fingers and thumb imprinted on it , exactly as it came out of her hand . " never mind , " said granua , " i must only do the best i can with far rua . if all fail , i 'll give him a cast of heather broth , or a panada of oak bark . but , above all things , think of some plan to get finn out of the scrape he 's in , or he 's a lost man . you know you used to be sharp and ready - witted ; and my own opinion is , oonagh , that it will go hard with you , or you 'll outdo far rua yet . " she then made a high smoke on the top of the hill , after which she put her finger in her mouth and gave three whistles , and by that far rua knew that he was invited to the top of cullamore -- for this was the way that the irish long ago gave a sign to all strangers and travellers to let them know they are welcome to come and take share of whatever was going .
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she will give finn a cast of heather broth , or a panada of oak bark .
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what will granua do if all else fails ?
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what will granua do if all else fails ?
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in the meantime finn was very melancholy , and did not know what to do , or how to act at all . far rua was an ugly customer , no doubt , to meet with ; and , moreover , the idea of the confounded " cake " aforesaid flattened the very heart within him . what chance could he have , strong and brave as he was , with a man who could , when put in a passion , walk the country into earthquakes and knock thunderbolts into pancakes ? the thing was impossible , and finn knew not on what hand to turn him . right or left , backward or forward , where to go he could form no guess whatever . " oonagh , " said he , " can you do anything for me ? where 's all your invention ? am i to be skivered like a rabbit before your eyes and to have my name disgraced for ever in the sight of all my tribe , and me the best man among them ? how am i to fight this man - mountain -- this huge cross between an earthquake and a thunderbolt -- with a pancake in his pocket that was once---- ? " " be aisy , finn , " replied oonagh . " troth , i 'm ashamed of you . keep your toe in your pump , will you ? talking of pancakes , maybe we 'll give him as good as any he brings with him -- thunderbolts or otherwise . if i do n't treat him to as smart feeding as he 's got this many a day , do n't trust oonagh again . leave him to me , and do just as i bid you . "
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melancholy .
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how did finn feel in the meantime ?
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how did finn feel in the meantime ?
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this relieved finn very much , for , after all , he had great confidence in his wife , knowing , as he did , that she had got him out of many a quandary before . the present , however , was the greatest of all ; but , still , he began to get courage and to eat his victuals as usual . oonagh then drew the nine woollen threads of different colours , which she always did to find out the best way of succeeding in anything of importance she went about . she then plaited them into three plaits , with three colours in each , putting one on her right arm , one round her heart , and the third round her right ankle , for then she knew that nothing could fail her that she undertook . having everything now prepared , she sent round to the neighbours and borrowed one - and - twenty iron griddles , which she took and kneaded into the hearts of one - and - twenty cakes of bread , and these she baked on the fire in the usual way , setting them aside in the cupboard according as they were done . she then put down a large pot of new milk , which she made into curds and whey , and gave finn due instructions how to use the curds when far rua should come . having done all this , she sat down quite contented waiting for his arrival on the next day about two o'clock , that being the hour at which he was expected -- for finn knew as much by the sucking of his thumb . now , this was a curious property that finn 's thumb had ; but notwithstanding all the wisdom and logic he used to suck out of it , it could never have stood to him here were it not for the wit of his wife . in this very thing , moreover , he was very much resembled by his great foe , far rua ; for it was well known that the huge strength that he possessed all lay in the middle finger of his right hand , and that if he happened by any chance to lose it , he was no more , notwithstanding his bulk , than a common man .
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drew the nine woollen threads of different colors .
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how did oonagh find out the best way of succeeding in anything ?
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how did oonagh find out the best way of succeeding in anything ?
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this relieved finn very much , for , after all , he had great confidence in his wife , knowing , as he did , that she had got him out of many a quandary before . the present , however , was the greatest of all ; but , still , he began to get courage and to eat his victuals as usual . oonagh then drew the nine woollen threads of different colours , which she always did to find out the best way of succeeding in anything of importance she went about . she then plaited them into three plaits , with three colours in each , putting one on her right arm , one round her heart , and the third round her right ankle , for then she knew that nothing could fail her that she undertook . having everything now prepared , she sent round to the neighbours and borrowed one - and - twenty iron griddles , which she took and kneaded into the hearts of one - and - twenty cakes of bread , and these she baked on the fire in the usual way , setting them aside in the cupboard according as they were done . she then put down a large pot of new milk , which she made into curds and whey , and gave finn due instructions how to use the curds when far rua should come . having done all this , she sat down quite contented waiting for his arrival on the next day about two o'clock , that being the hour at which he was expected -- for finn knew as much by the sucking of his thumb . now , this was a curious property that finn 's thumb had ; but notwithstanding all the wisdom and logic he used to suck out of it , it could never have stood to him here were it not for the wit of his wife . in this very thing , moreover , he was very much resembled by his great foe , far rua ; for it was well known that the huge strength that he possessed all lay in the middle finger of his right hand , and that if he happened by any chance to lose it , he was no more , notwithstanding his bulk , than a common man .
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kneaded into the hearts of one - and - twenty cakes of bread .
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what did oonagh do with the iron griddles ?
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what did oonagh do with the iron griddles ?
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this relieved finn very much , for , after all , he had great confidence in his wife , knowing , as he did , that she had got him out of many a quandary before . the present , however , was the greatest of all ; but , still , he began to get courage and to eat his victuals as usual . oonagh then drew the nine woollen threads of different colours , which she always did to find out the best way of succeeding in anything of importance she went about . she then plaited them into three plaits , with three colours in each , putting one on her right arm , one round her heart , and the third round her right ankle , for then she knew that nothing could fail her that she undertook . having everything now prepared , she sent round to the neighbours and borrowed one - and - twenty iron griddles , which she took and kneaded into the hearts of one - and - twenty cakes of bread , and these she baked on the fire in the usual way , setting them aside in the cupboard according as they were done . she then put down a large pot of new milk , which she made into curds and whey , and gave finn due instructions how to use the curds when far rua should come . having done all this , she sat down quite contented waiting for his arrival on the next day about two o'clock , that being the hour at which he was expected -- for finn knew as much by the sucking of his thumb . now , this was a curious property that finn 's thumb had ; but notwithstanding all the wisdom and logic he used to suck out of it , it could never have stood to him here were it not for the wit of his wife . in this very thing , moreover , he was very much resembled by his great foe , far rua ; for it was well known that the huge strength that he possessed all lay in the middle finger of his right hand , and that if he happened by any chance to lose it , he was no more , notwithstanding his bulk , than a common man .
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oonagh sent round to the neighbors and borrowed one - and - twenty iron griddles .
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what happened after oonagh prepared the threads ?
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what happened after oonagh prepared the threads ?
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this relieved finn very much , for , after all , he had great confidence in his wife , knowing , as he did , that she had got him out of many a quandary before . the present , however , was the greatest of all ; but , still , he began to get courage and to eat his victuals as usual . oonagh then drew the nine woollen threads of different colours , which she always did to find out the best way of succeeding in anything of importance she went about . she then plaited them into three plaits , with three colours in each , putting one on her right arm , one round her heart , and the third round her right ankle , for then she knew that nothing could fail her that she undertook . having everything now prepared , she sent round to the neighbours and borrowed one - and - twenty iron griddles , which she took and kneaded into the hearts of one - and - twenty cakes of bread , and these she baked on the fire in the usual way , setting them aside in the cupboard according as they were done . she then put down a large pot of new milk , which she made into curds and whey , and gave finn due instructions how to use the curds when far rua should come . having done all this , she sat down quite contented waiting for his arrival on the next day about two o'clock , that being the hour at which he was expected -- for finn knew as much by the sucking of his thumb . now , this was a curious property that finn 's thumb had ; but notwithstanding all the wisdom and logic he used to suck out of it , it could never have stood to him here were it not for the wit of his wife . in this very thing , moreover , he was very much resembled by his great foe , far rua ; for it was well known that the huge strength that he possessed all lay in the middle finger of his right hand , and that if he happened by any chance to lose it , he was no more , notwithstanding his bulk , than a common man .
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he will be no more than a common man .
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what will happen if finn lost the middle finger on his right hand ?
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what will happen if finn lost the middle finger on his right hand ?
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at length the next day he was seen coming across the valley , and oonagh knew that it was time to commence operations . she immediately made the cradle , and desired finn to lie down in it and cover himself up with the clothes . " you must pass for your own child , " said she , " so just lie there snug and say nothing , but be guided by me . " this , to be sure , was wormwood to finn -- i mean going into the cradle in such a cowardly manner -- but he knew oonagh very well ; and finding that he had nothing else for it , with a very rueful face he gathered himself into it and lay snug , as she had desired him . about two o'clock , as he had been expected , far rua came in . " god save all here ! " said he . " is this where the great finn m'coul lives ? " " indeed it is , honest man , " replied oonagh . " god save you kindly -- won't you be sitting ? " " thank you , ma'am , " says he , sitting down . " you 're mrs . m'coul , i suppose ? " " i am , " says she , " and i have no reason , i hope , to be ashamed of my husband . " " no , " said the other ; " he has the name of being the strongest and bravest man in ireland . but , for all that , there 's a man not far from you that 's very anxious of taking a shake with him . is he at home ? " " why , no , then , " she replied ; " and if ever a man left in a fury he did . it appears that someone told him of a big bosthoon of a giant called far rua being down at the causeway to look for him , and so he set out there to try if he could catch him . troth , i hope , for the poor giant 's sake , he wo n't meet with him , for if he does finn will make paste of him at once . " " well , " said the other , " i am far rua , and i have been seeking him these twelve minths , but he always kept clear of me ; and i will never rest day or night till i lay my hands on him . "
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lie down in the cradle and cover himself up with the clothes .
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what did oonagh desire finn to do ?
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what did oonagh desire finn to do ?
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at length the next day he was seen coming across the valley , and oonagh knew that it was time to commence operations . she immediately made the cradle , and desired finn to lie down in it and cover himself up with the clothes . " you must pass for your own child , " said she , " so just lie there snug and say nothing , but be guided by me . " this , to be sure , was wormwood to finn -- i mean going into the cradle in such a cowardly manner -- but he knew oonagh very well ; and finding that he had nothing else for it , with a very rueful face he gathered himself into it and lay snug , as she had desired him . about two o'clock , as he had been expected , far rua came in . " god save all here ! " said he . " is this where the great finn m'coul lives ? " " indeed it is , honest man , " replied oonagh . " god save you kindly -- won't you be sitting ? " " thank you , ma'am , " says he , sitting down . " you 're mrs . m'coul , i suppose ? " " i am , " says she , " and i have no reason , i hope , to be ashamed of my husband . " " no , " said the other ; " he has the name of being the strongest and bravest man in ireland . but , for all that , there 's a man not far from you that 's very anxious of taking a shake with him . is he at home ? " " why , no , then , " she replied ; " and if ever a man left in a fury he did . it appears that someone told him of a big bosthoon of a giant called far rua being down at the causeway to look for him , and so he set out there to try if he could catch him . troth , i hope , for the poor giant 's sake , he wo n't meet with him , for if he does finn will make paste of him at once . " " well , " said the other , " i am far rua , and i have been seeking him these twelve minths , but he always kept clear of me ; and i will never rest day or night till i lay my hands on him . "
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finn m'coul .
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who was named the strongest and bravest man in ireland ?
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who was named the strongest and bravest man in ireland ?
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at length the next day he was seen coming across the valley , and oonagh knew that it was time to commence operations . she immediately made the cradle , and desired finn to lie down in it and cover himself up with the clothes . " you must pass for your own child , " said she , " so just lie there snug and say nothing , but be guided by me . " this , to be sure , was wormwood to finn -- i mean going into the cradle in such a cowardly manner -- but he knew oonagh very well ; and finding that he had nothing else for it , with a very rueful face he gathered himself into it and lay snug , as she had desired him . about two o'clock , as he had been expected , far rua came in . " god save all here ! " said he . " is this where the great finn m'coul lives ? " " indeed it is , honest man , " replied oonagh . " god save you kindly -- won't you be sitting ? " " thank you , ma'am , " says he , sitting down . " you 're mrs . m'coul , i suppose ? " " i am , " says she , " and i have no reason , i hope , to be ashamed of my husband . " " no , " said the other ; " he has the name of being the strongest and bravest man in ireland . but , for all that , there 's a man not far from you that 's very anxious of taking a shake with him . is he at home ? " " why , no , then , " she replied ; " and if ever a man left in a fury he did . it appears that someone told him of a big bosthoon of a giant called far rua being down at the causeway to look for him , and so he set out there to try if he could catch him . troth , i hope , for the poor giant 's sake , he wo n't meet with him , for if he does finn will make paste of him at once . " " well , " said the other , " i am far rua , and i have been seeking him these twelve minths , but he always kept clear of me ; and i will never rest day or night till i lay my hands on him . "
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he set out there to try if he could catch far rua .
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why was finn not at home ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6492
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why was finn not at home ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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at this oonagh set up a loud laugh of great contempt , by the way , and looked at him as if he were only a mere handful of a man . " did you ever see finn ? " said she , changing her manner all at once . " how could i ? " said he . " he always took care to keep his distance . " " i thought so , " she replied . " i judged as much ; and if you take my advice , you poor - looking creature , you 'll pray night and day that you may never see him , for i tell you it will be a black day for you when you do . but , in the meantime , you perceive that the wind 's on the door , and as finn himself is far from home , maybe you 'd be civil enough to turn the house , for it 's always what finn does when he 's here . " this was a startler , even to far rua ; but he got up , however , and after pulling the middle finger of his right hand until it cracked three times , he went outside , and getting his arms about the house , completely turned it as she had wished . when finn saw this he felt a certain description of moisture , which shall be nameless , oozing out through every pore of his skin ; but oonagh , depending upon her woman 's wit , felt not a whit daunted . " arrah , then , " said she , " as you 're so civil , maybe you 'd do another obliging turn for us , as finn 's not here to do it himself . you see , after this long stretch of dry weather that we 've had , we feel very badly off for want of water . now , finn says there 's a fine spring well somewhere under the rocks behind the hill there below , and it was his intention to pull them asunder ; but having heard of you he left the place in such a fury that he never thought of it . now , if you try to find it , troth , i 'd feel it a kindness . "
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went outside , and getting his arms about the house , completely turned it as oonagh had wished .
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what did far rua do after he pulled the middle finger and cracked it three times ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6493
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what did far rua do after he pulled the middle finger and cracked it three times ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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at this oonagh set up a loud laugh of great contempt , by the way , and looked at him as if he were only a mere handful of a man . " did you ever see finn ? " said she , changing her manner all at once . " how could i ? " said he . " he always took care to keep his distance . " " i thought so , " she replied . " i judged as much ; and if you take my advice , you poor - looking creature , you 'll pray night and day that you may never see him , for i tell you it will be a black day for you when you do . but , in the meantime , you perceive that the wind 's on the door , and as finn himself is far from home , maybe you 'd be civil enough to turn the house , for it 's always what finn does when he 's here . " this was a startler , even to far rua ; but he got up , however , and after pulling the middle finger of his right hand until it cracked three times , he went outside , and getting his arms about the house , completely turned it as she had wished . when finn saw this he felt a certain description of moisture , which shall be nameless , oozing out through every pore of his skin ; but oonagh , depending upon her woman 's wit , felt not a whit daunted . " arrah , then , " said she , " as you 're so civil , maybe you 'd do another obliging turn for us , as finn 's not here to do it himself . you see , after this long stretch of dry weather that we 've had , we feel very badly off for want of water . now , finn says there 's a fine spring well somewhere under the rocks behind the hill there below , and it was his intention to pull them asunder ; but having heard of you he left the place in such a fury that he never thought of it . now , if you try to find it , troth , i 'd feel it a kindness . " she then brought far rua down to see the place , which was then all one solid rock ; and after looking at it for some time , he cracked his right middle finger nine times , and , stooping down , tore a cleft about four hundred feet deep and a quarter of a mile in length , which has since been christened by the name of lumford 's glen . this feat nearly threw oonagh herself off her guard ; but what wo n't a woman 's sagacity and presence of mind accomplish ? " you 'll now come in , " said she , " and eat a bit of such humble fare as we can give . finn , even though you and he were enemies , would scorn not to treat you kindly in his own house ; and , indeed , if i did n't do it even in his absence , he would not be pleased with me . " she accordingly brought him in , and placing half a dozen of the cakes we spoke of before him , together with a can or two of butter , a side of boiled bacon , and a stack of cabbage , she desired him to help himself -- for this , be it known , was long before the invention of potatoes . far rua , who , by the way , was a glutton as well as a hero , put one of the cakes in his mouth to take a huge whack out of it , when both finn and oonagh were stunned with a noise that resembled something between a growl and a yell . " blood and fury ! " he shouted out . " how is this ? here are two of my teeth out ! what kind of bread is this you gave me ? " " what 's the matter ? " said oonagh coolly . " matter ! " shouted the other . " why , here are two of the best teeth in my head gone . "
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stooped down , tore a cleft about four hundred feet deep and a quarter of a mile in length .
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what did far rua do after he cracked his right middle finger ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6494
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what did far rua do after he cracked his right middle finger ?
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summary
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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at this oonagh set up a loud laugh of great contempt , by the way , and looked at him as if he were only a mere handful of a man . " did you ever see finn ? " said she , changing her manner all at once . " how could i ? " said he . " he always took care to keep his distance . " " i thought so , " she replied . " i judged as much ; and if you take my advice , you poor - looking creature , you 'll pray night and day that you may never see him , for i tell you it will be a black day for you when you do . but , in the meantime , you perceive that the wind 's on the door , and as finn himself is far from home , maybe you 'd be civil enough to turn the house , for it 's always what finn does when he 's here . " this was a startler , even to far rua ; but he got up , however , and after pulling the middle finger of his right hand until it cracked three times , he went outside , and getting his arms about the house , completely turned it as she had wished . when finn saw this he felt a certain description of moisture , which shall be nameless , oozing out through every pore of his skin ; but oonagh , depending upon her woman 's wit , felt not a whit daunted . " arrah , then , " said she , " as you 're so civil , maybe you 'd do another obliging turn for us , as finn 's not here to do it himself . you see , after this long stretch of dry weather that we 've had , we feel very badly off for want of water . now , finn says there 's a fine spring well somewhere under the rocks behind the hill there below , and it was his intention to pull them asunder ; but having heard of you he left the place in such a fury that he never thought of it . now , if you try to find it , troth , i 'd feel it a kindness . "
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her woman 's wit .
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what did oonagh depend on ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6495
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what did oonagh depend on ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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at this oonagh set up a loud laugh of great contempt , by the way , and looked at him as if he were only a mere handful of a man . " did you ever see finn ? " said she , changing her manner all at once . " how could i ? " said he . " he always took care to keep his distance . " " i thought so , " she replied . " i judged as much ; and if you take my advice , you poor - looking creature , you 'll pray night and day that you may never see him , for i tell you it will be a black day for you when you do . but , in the meantime , you perceive that the wind 's on the door , and as finn himself is far from home , maybe you 'd be civil enough to turn the house , for it 's always what finn does when he 's here . " this was a startler , even to far rua ; but he got up , however , and after pulling the middle finger of his right hand until it cracked three times , he went outside , and getting his arms about the house , completely turned it as she had wished . when finn saw this he felt a certain description of moisture , which shall be nameless , oozing out through every pore of his skin ; but oonagh , depending upon her woman 's wit , felt not a whit daunted . " arrah , then , " said she , " as you 're so civil , maybe you 'd do another obliging turn for us , as finn 's not here to do it himself . you see , after this long stretch of dry weather that we 've had , we feel very badly off for want of water . now , finn says there 's a fine spring well somewhere under the rocks behind the hill there below , and it was his intention to pull them asunder ; but having heard of you he left the place in such a fury that he never thought of it . now , if you try to find it , troth , i 'd feel it a kindness . "
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he left the place in such a fury that he never thought of it .
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why didn't finn pull the well asunder ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6496
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why didn't finn pull the well asunder ?
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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she then brought far rua down to see the place , which was then all one solid rock ; and after looking at it for some time , he cracked his right middle finger nine times , and , stooping down , tore a cleft about four hundred feet deep and a quarter of a mile in length , which has since been christened by the name of lumford 's glen . this feat nearly threw oonagh herself off her guard ; but what wo n't a woman 's sagacity and presence of mind accomplish ? " you 'll now come in , " said she , " and eat a bit of such humble fare as we can give . finn , even though you and he were enemies , would scorn not to treat you kindly in his own house ; and , indeed , if i did n't do it even in his absence , he would not be pleased with me . " she accordingly brought him in , and placing half a dozen of the cakes we spoke of before him , together with a can or two of butter , a side of boiled bacon , and a stack of cabbage , she desired him to help himself -- for this , be it known , was long before the invention of potatoes . far rua , who , by the way , was a glutton as well as a hero , put one of the cakes in his mouth to take a huge whack out of it , when both finn and oonagh were stunned with a noise that resembled something between a growl and a yell . " blood and fury ! " he shouted out . " how is this ? here are two of my teeth out ! what kind of bread is this you gave me ? " " what 's the matter ? " said oonagh coolly . " matter ! " shouted the other . " why , here are two of the best teeth in my head gone . "
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if she did n't do it , finn would not be pleased with her .
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why did oonagh treat far rua kindly in her house ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6497
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why did oonagh treat far rua kindly in her house ?
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causal relationship
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explicit
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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she then brought far rua down to see the place , which was then all one solid rock ; and after looking at it for some time , he cracked his right middle finger nine times , and , stooping down , tore a cleft about four hundred feet deep and a quarter of a mile in length , which has since been christened by the name of lumford 's glen . this feat nearly threw oonagh herself off her guard ; but what wo n't a woman 's sagacity and presence of mind accomplish ? " you 'll now come in , " said she , " and eat a bit of such humble fare as we can give . finn , even though you and he were enemies , would scorn not to treat you kindly in his own house ; and , indeed , if i did n't do it even in his absence , he would not be pleased with me . " she accordingly brought him in , and placing half a dozen of the cakes we spoke of before him , together with a can or two of butter , a side of boiled bacon , and a stack of cabbage , she desired him to help himself -- for this , be it known , was long before the invention of potatoes . far rua , who , by the way , was a glutton as well as a hero , put one of the cakes in his mouth to take a huge whack out of it , when both finn and oonagh were stunned with a noise that resembled something between a growl and a yell . " blood and fury ! " he shouted out . " how is this ? here are two of my teeth out ! what kind of bread is this you gave me ? " " what 's the matter ? " said oonagh coolly . " matter ! " shouted the other . " why , here are two of the best teeth in my head gone . "
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stunned .
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how did oonagh and finn feel when they heard a noise that resembled something between a growl and a yell ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6498
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how did oonagh and finn feel when they heard a noise that resembled something between a growl and a yell ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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a-legend-of-knockmany
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she then brought far rua down to see the place , which was then all one solid rock ; and after looking at it for some time , he cracked his right middle finger nine times , and , stooping down , tore a cleft about four hundred feet deep and a quarter of a mile in length , which has since been christened by the name of lumford 's glen . this feat nearly threw oonagh herself off her guard ; but what wo n't a woman 's sagacity and presence of mind accomplish ? " you 'll now come in , " said she , " and eat a bit of such humble fare as we can give . finn , even though you and he were enemies , would scorn not to treat you kindly in his own house ; and , indeed , if i did n't do it even in his absence , he would not be pleased with me . " she accordingly brought him in , and placing half a dozen of the cakes we spoke of before him , together with a can or two of butter , a side of boiled bacon , and a stack of cabbage , she desired him to help himself -- for this , be it known , was long before the invention of potatoes . far rua , who , by the way , was a glutton as well as a hero , put one of the cakes in his mouth to take a huge whack out of it , when both finn and oonagh were stunned with a noise that resembled something between a growl and a yell . " blood and fury ! " he shouted out . " how is this ? here are two of my teeth out ! what kind of bread is this you gave me ? " " what 's the matter ? " said oonagh coolly . " matter ! " shouted the other . " why , here are two of the best teeth in my head gone . "
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two of far rua 's teeth were out .
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what happened after far rua bit into one of the cakes ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6499
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what happened after far rua bit into one of the cakes ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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