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The Crock of Gold · Chapter
Book V: The Policemen explained
The Philosopher is arrested by policemen for murder, and the children find the crock of gold and return it to the Leprecauns.
What happens
The Philosopher is arrested by policemen for murder, and the children find the crock of gold and return it to the Leprecauns.
Themes in this chapter
Justice as Readjustment
The return of the gold to the Leprecauns and the arrest of the Philosopher reflect a readjustment of order.
Characters to notice
- Seumas Beg
Present during the Philosopher's arrest and the return of the gold.
- Meehawl MacMurrachu
Involved in the events surrounding the stolen gold.
- Leprecaun
Interacts with the children regarding the gold.
- Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
Accompanies the children in their journey.