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At Bealtaine cattle are driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals are performed to protect cattle, people and crops, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires are kindled, whose flames, smoke and ashes are deemed to have protective powers.
I threw open the front door and ran towards the bear as quick as me spindly legs could carry me, bangin' on the cowbell and shoutin', 'Hoo! Away with ye bear!'
"In all me years that's the most outlandish thing I've seen" said Cobbler with a laugh. "I don't know why the lass needs armour, but I reckon that'll get the job done whatever it may be. I particularly like the helm. Very snail-like it is."