The very moment he made his appearance all eyes were fastened on him, and whatever the prejudices may have been against the _Cooleen Bawn_ for falling in love with a Papist, that moment of his appearance absolved her from all--from every thing.

A more noble or majestic figure never stood at that or any other bar.

In the very prime of manhood, scarcely out of youth, with a figure like that of Antinous, tall, muscular, yet elegant, brown hair of the richest shade, a lofty forehead, features of the most manly cast, but exquisitely formed, and eyes which, but for the mellow softness of their expression, an eagle might have envied for their transparent brilliancy.

The fame of his love for the _Cooleen Bawn_ had come before him.

The judge surveyed him with deep interest; so did every eye that could catch a view of his countenance; but, above all, were those in the gallery riveted upon him with a degree of interest--and, now that they had seen him, of sympathy--which we shall not attempt to describe.