A leprechaun is a tiny elf or fairy from Irish folklore who is
supposed to know the whereabouts of hidden treasure—usually a
pot of gold. A leprechaun is typically pictured as an old man
wearing a bright red vest, an old-fashioned cocked hat, a
leather apron, and heavy leather shoes with silver buckles.
According to most legends, a person who catches a leprechaun and
threatens him may be able to convince him to reveal the location
of the treasure. However, finding a leprechaun is not easy. The
best way is to sneak up while he is mending his shoes, the only
time he sits still for very long. After catching a leprechaun, a
person must stay alert because leprechauns are very clever and
can easily outsmart humans.  Leprechauns are great mischief
makers who often play pranks on people, such as riding their
sheep or dogs during the night or causing small accidents around
the house. Occasionally they "adopt" a family and faithfully
follow the members during their travels. However, if not treated
well, a leprechaun w