He was aware that Mr.Richard O'Gorman was in that district, and he had been informed that he was followed by thousands.

That he did not seek to reach the county Limerick by some other means of conveyance--by a car, on foot, or on horseback--may be a mistake of judgment; but none would be free from peril: and had he escaped detection at Thurles, there would not be the least danger, until he reached Cahermoyle, as the rest of the journey would be entirely by night.

His sagacity may be questioned, perhaps, but it is extreme villainy to question his purpose.

He took that course only and solely because he thought it the safest; and he had no more intention of surrendering than I had when I crossed by the packet to Boulogne.
Mr.Meagher and Mr.O'Donohoe were arrested under circumstances over which they had still less control.

They were utterly unacquainted with the country, and did not know, if they left the high road, but the first house they might approach would be a police barrack.