Potato People - C12 : The Last Irish Lord

Chapter 12 : The Last Irish Lord

Patrick and Marie spent the next day for food. They stopped at an inn and listen to the sound of the people inside. A big man in 'smart new clothes' with 'flaming red hair' came outside and walked off down the street. Patrick could recognise him. It was Sean.

Sean was surprised to see them. He smiled and put his arms around Patrick and hugged him warmly. He took them to the inn called the 'Three Cats' and ordered some food for them to eat. They ate fresh bread, a large roast chicken and plenty of vegetables. The inn was full of half-drunk people, mostly soldiers and sailors.

Patrick had a lot of question for Sean. Sean realised this and raised his hand to stop Patrick speaking. He whispered to Patrick that there would be a ship leaving for America and he wanted Patrick to go there. Patrick wanted to know if Sean had the money for the tickets. Sean put his fingers on Patrick's lips and whispered to them to follow him.

Sean took Marie and Patrick upstairs to his room. He locked the door behind them. He pulled the bag from underneath the bag. It was full of shiny coins. He gave some money to Patrick and told him to buy tickets for a ship called 'Zeus'.

Sean told them to go. He had some business to attend to that night. He said he would explain everything once they were out at sea. Patrick had so many questions to ask Sean. Sean told him to be patient and trust him. All that Sean was willing to say was he 'followed the coloured rainbow and found a pot of gold at the end of it.

The following day, patrick and Marie went to look for the 'Zeus.' Patrick was taken to the Captain's cabin where he purchased two tickets, Patrick found that he still had more than thirty pounds left. It was more money than he had ever seen.

Patrick wondered where Sean had got hold of all the money. Marie warned patrick not to tell anyone about Sean and his money. She had a 'bad feeling.' She did not think Sean had got hold of the money honestly. Patrick said Sean could have found some of the 'old Viking gold' that was buried near their village.

Marie did not think that Sean had found 'buried treasure'. She thought he had stolen it from some rich person. Patrick did not believe Sean was a thief. Sean came from a fine old family and his family once owned land and lived in a great house. Marie remainded him all that was the past. Patrick still trusted Sean.