
The Passion of Silken Thomas
The Blindboy Podcast
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The Assimilation of Thomas Fitch Jarled
The Earl of kildare renounced his allegiance to henry the 7th king of England in his court. As he's renouncing his allegiance, all like the arch bishop gets involved and his nobles get involved. But over in the corner is thomas fitch jarled's harpist and poise. The Gaelic harp player hears thomas saying, I'm gonna rebel against the king of England f*** him. In that moment the Gaelic Harp player starts writing an epic poem,. An epic poem, like a rap song, which talks about Thomas as a hero who will lead Ireland to freedom. And then thomas gets so emotional about this epic
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