# Book V: The Policemen explained — The Crock of Gold

> Chapter companion for The Crock of Gold by James Stephens.

## 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.

## Character check-ins

### 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.

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