greater show of justice, was affixed to another, and a more dangerous hand.
Fascinated with the romantic splendour of ideal liberty, and intent upon flying from the tortures of remembrance, which the death of his mistress, and the unpleasant circumstances attending Giardini's murder must naturally excite, he had visited Ireland in the spring of the year . . . ., and had remained there some months, unknown even to his adherents, who flocked around him, attracted by his eloquence, and easily won by his address. One only victim returned with him in his voluntary exile, from his native land. One only miserable enthusiast devoted herself to his fortunes, and accompanied him in his flight. O'Kelly, the son of a tenant of his father's recognized his youthful lord, and early ingratiated himself into his favour.
With this sole attendant, and the unhappy girl who had renounced her coun-
