Thus, then, I think that, allowing that Ireland is as loyal as Scotland, the choice has been a wise one." "Sure, you know best, your honour; but I will warrant that as soon as Scotland rises, Ireland will be in a blaze from one end to the other." "That may well be, Mike; but there will then be a chance of success, since the English forces will be fully occupied by our descent in the north, which will threaten London, while Ireland can be left to itself until the main question is settled." "It is mighty lucky, your honour, that I should have stuck to the horse we got when we rescued Miss Pointdexter." "I am very glad, too, Mike, for otherwise I should have had to buy one, and it is likely enough that I may want all the money I have, before this campaign that we are starting upon is over." O'Neil and O'Sullivan, at this moment, burst into the room.
"It is glorious that we three should all be going, Kennedy!" the latter exclaimed.

"It is just your luck, for you are the only ensign named, while the regiment will be left with only four lieutenants.

Of course, I should be still better pleased if we were going to Ireland.

Still, for anything we know that expedition may not come off, and, so that we are fighting for the king, it's all one whether it is in Scotland or at home." Having seen that all was ready for departure, Desmond went to the colonel's quarters to say goodbye.

Several of the officers who were going were already there, and the colonel motioned to him to stay until they had left.