I do not think so.

With respect to the decision of the council, I feel bound to assume my share of its responsibility, although I yielded to it with the utmost reluctance and regret:-- On the morning of Saturday, the 27th May, 1849, the court was crowded to a greater excess than usual, even in those days.

About the empty dock were the personal friends of Mr.Mitchel, those who agreed with him, and those who did not.

A little retired on either side sat John Martin, and John Kenyon--in front were William H.Mitchel, brother of the prisoner and his only relative in court, T.Devin Reilly, Thomas F.Meagher, John B.Dillon, Michael Doheny, Richard O'Gorman, Martin O'Flaherty (Mr.
Mitchel's attorney), Charles O'Hara and others whom we have forgotten.
A little in advance, on the left of the dock, were the stalls reserved during the sham trial for the counsel for the defence.

As yet they were only occupied by the junior advocates, Sir Colman O'Loghlen and John O'Hagan.