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The Felon’s Track

CHAPTER VI
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Nature has supplied his lordship with characteristics of countenance admirably befitting such a scene.
Had he been only elevated to the kindred office of actual executioner, he would have been spared the expense of a mask; for without it, no one could look into his eyes.

Of course, he was teeming with compassion and regret, which jointly resulted in a sentence of transportation for TEN YEARS.

Mr.O'Doherty, who stood unmoved, after a few preliminary observations in reference to the unfairness of his trial, spoke as follows:-- "I would feel much obliged if your lordship would permit me to mention a few more words with reference to my motives throughout this affair.

I had but one object and purpose in view.

I did feel deeply for the sufferings and privations endured by my fellow-countrymen.


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