But the resources of Dublin Castle, and of English ingenuity, were not exhausted.

The lord deputy was of course delighted with the reconciliation which had been effected with the Ulster prince.

What could be more natural than to send him a present of the choicest wine from the viceregal cellars?
certainly few presents could be more agreeable.

Shane and his household quaffed the delicious beverage freely enough we may be sure, without the slightest suspicion that there was death in the cup.

But the wine was mingled with poison.
Those who drank it were quickly at the point of death.