A detachment of black and tans are patroling in east leitrim in 1920 when a young lad of about 14 jumps out in front of the truck.
C'mon ye english cowards, i'll take on the lot of ye. He then jumps back behind the wall. Officer in charge sends 5 strapping Somme veterans to sort the cheeky chap out. There follows the sounds of an almighty struggle. When his 5 men fail to return he sends another 5, then another , finally he sends the remaining troops down the road. Eventually one of them staggers back, beaten and bloody. Retreat Sir, he croaks, it's a trap. There's two of the buggers.