There was nothing but infidelity, infidelity, infidelity!--atheism, atheism!--no religion, no religion!' What such tiger-like slaughterers of women and children, such ruthless destroyers, could have meant by religion is a puzzle for philosophers.
Sidney reluctantly resumed the office of viceroy in 1575.

Tirlogh O'Neill congratulated the Government on his appointment, 'wretched Ireland needing not the sword, but sober, temperate, and humane administration.' Though it was winter, the new deputy immediately commenced a progress through the provinces.

Going first to Ulster, he saw Sorleyboy, and gave him back Rathlin.

He paid a friendly visit to the O'Neill, who gave him an assurance of his loyalty.

Leinster he found for the most part 'waste, burnt up and destroyed.' He proceeded by Waterford to Cork.