Ulysses by James Joyce Chapter 17 Page 69

Recite the first (major) part of this chanted legend.

Little Harry Hughes and his schoolfellows all

Went out for to play ball.

And the very first ball little Harry Hughes played

He drove it o’er the jew’s garden wall.

And the very second ball little Harry Hughes played

He broke the jew’s windows all.

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How did the son of Rudolph receive this first part?

With unmixed feeling. Smiling, a jew, he heard with pleasure and saw the unbroken kitchen window.

Recite the second part (minor)