A "Young Ireland" that demanded to be heard: that meant to act: that would fight step by step in the march to Westminster to compel recognition of their just claims.

And he was to be one of their leaders.

He squared his shoulders as he looked for the last time on the little spot of earth that once meant "Home" to him.
He took in a deep breath and muttered through his clenched teeth: "Let the march begin to-day.

Forward!" and he turned toward St.
Kernan's Hill..