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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1865 Excerpt: ...on hill and valley: and they would revenge his death! Then, kneeling, she clenched her hands together, and cursed bitter curses against whoever had aimed the fatal bullet--curses which illustrate but too forcibly the fervour of Irish hatred. May the light fade from your eyes, so that you may never see what you love! May the grass grow at your door! May you fade into nothing like snow in summer! May your own blood rise against ye, and the sweetest drink ye take be the bitterest cup of sorrow. To each of her curses there was a deep Amen, which the ban caointhe paused to hear, and then resumed her maledictions. THE SECOND DAY'S TOUE. CARRAN TUEL MAXGERTON. Awaken at daybreak; look up to the Mountains, and see if they, like you, have the nightcap on; for, if the clouds be hovering above with an apparent will to settle there, your plan must be changed, and you may prepare to roam among the Islands, postponing the business of strong climbers to a more favourable time. If you have slept at Clogbreen, question gentle Tore or rugged Mangerton as to the day's promise. The answer, be sure, will be a true one. If your home be the Victoria, open your window, and you will have, suddenly, a full sight of half a score of Mountains--from either or all of whom you may take counsel. To Glena and Toomies a whisper will be audible; Mangerton himself will hear you without asking you to raise your voice; and the loftiest of the Giant t_ Reeks--even mighty Carran Tuel--is within hearing, if your call be but moderately loud. Let us anticipate the reply--a welcome and a reward! The mountain tops are clear; prepare for the ascent. Bear in mind that you are about to undertake no child's play. The labour is a severe one, although it may be &q...

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