Robbery ! Robbery ! '' but that was all . ' ` And quite enough too , ' answered the boy . ` What did I tell you ? That is going to be my trade . ' ` Then your end will be hanging at the bridge of Dublin , ' said she . But there was no sleep for her that night , for she lay in the dark thinking about her son . ` If he is to be a thief at all , he had better be a good one . And who is there that can teach him ? ' the mother asked herself . But an idea came to her , and she arose early , before the sun was up , and set off for the home of the Black Rogue , or Gallows Bird , who was such a wonderful thief that , though all had been robbed by him , no one could catch him . ` Good-morning to you , ' said the woman as she reached the place where the Black Gallows Bird lived when he was not away on his business . ` My son has a fancy to learn your trade . Will you be kind enough to teach him ? ' ` If he is clever , I do n't mind trying , ' answered the Black Gallows Bird ; ` and , of course , if ANY one can turn him into a first-rate thief , it is I . But if he is stupid , it is of no use at all ; I ca n't bear stupid people . ' ` No , he is n't stupid , ' said the woman with a sigh . ` So to-night , after dark , I will send him to you . ' The Shifty Lad jumped for joy when his mother told him where she had been . '
I will become the best thief XXXXX all Erin ! '
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