I can look into my own conscience with satisfaction, and am prepared for the worst.

If the scaffold is to be my fate, I cannot but remember that many a noble spirit has closed the cares of an unhappy life upon it.

I wish you good-day, Mr.Folliard." "By the Boyne! you are the most obstinate blockhead that ever lived; but I've done; I did all in my power to save you--yet to no purpose.

Upon my soul, I'll come to your execution." "And if you do, you will see me die like a man and a gentleman; may I humbly add, like a Christian!" The squire, on his way home, kept up a long, low whistle, broken only by occasional soliloquies, in which Reilly's want of common-sense, and neglect not only of his temporal interests, but of his life itself, were the prevailing sentiments.

He regretted his want of success, which he imputed altogether to Reilly's obstinacy, instead of his integrity, firmness, and honor.
This train of reflection threw him into one of those capricious fits of resentment so peculiar to his unsteady temper, and as he went along he kept lashing himself up into a red heat of indignation and vengeance against that unfortunate gentleman.