The two boys go looking for their pony, which has been "robbed by the travellers". Cillian is adamant they brought him to Midleton. Mickey has his doubts, but after a great day out he no longer cares. Meanwhile Con retrieves the pony and sets up a lookout for the travellers, for when they come back. This excites young Mickey, until Cillian shocks his younger brother by suggesting they go back to school!