They will not look ahead.

A famine ceasing, a rebellion crushed, they jog on as before, with their Dobbin trot and blinker confidence in "Saxon energy." They should study the Irish: I think it was Mr.Redworth who compared the governing of the Irish to the management of a horse: the rider should not grow restive when the steed begins to kick: calmer; firm, calm, persuasive.' 'Does Mr.Dacier agree ?' 'Not always.

He has the inveterate national belief that Celtic blood is childish, and the consequently illogical disregard of its hold of impressions.

The Irish--for I have them in my heart, though I have not been among them for long at a time--must love you to serve you, and will hate you if you have done them injury and they have not wiped it out--they with a treble revenge, or you with cordial benefits.

I have told him so again and again: ventured to suggest measures.' 'He listens to you, Tony ?' 'He says I have brains.