"Thrue for ye, boy; the sport was soon over-raich me over the bottle," and with that, Miles finished the poteen at a draught, and then lay back against the wall, as if to sleep.
"St. Patrick's Eve"
Charles James Lever
Av the poteen held out, Owen dear, ye wouldn't have had much trouble; but he can drink two quarts before he loses his strength.
"St. Patrick's Eve"
Charles James Lever
Owen almost mechanically took the bottle, and drank freely, though the contents was strong poteen.
"St. Patrick's Eve"
Charles James Lever