RICHARD BENTLEY AND SON,
Publishers in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen.

1879.

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'God of Battles! aid us;
Let no despot's might
Trample or degrade us,
Seeking this our right!
Arm us for the danger;
Keep all craven fear
To our breasts a stranger-
God of Battles! Hear!'

HE dowager's words produced their effect upon Doreen, despite her virtuous indignation. She no longer committed her

self by indiscreet communings with the 'scatter-brained young men.' She seemed to be growing lukewarm to the cause as the decisive moment approached, shirking responsibility in a way her character belied, to the surprise of the patriots, amongst whom we must count Cassidy. The giant remarked with pained astonishment that she gave him no grateful look when he whispered about the pikes, when he hinted with dark nods that Phil and Biddy had been busy in the night; and he

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