[Orange and Green by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookOrange and Green CHAPTER 3: The King In Ireland 14/29
Now that he is with us, it will rouse the enthusiasm of the people to the utmost.
If he is wise, he will surely be able to unite all Ireland under him; save of course the fanatics of the north, who, however, can do nothing against the whole strength of the country, since Hamilton's little force, alone, has been sufficient to put down all opposition, save where they remain shut up behind the walls of Derry and Enniskillen. "It is not with them that we have to cope alone--they would be utterly powerless--it is with the army of England and Scotland we shall have to fight.
Unfortunately we have no fleet, and they can land wherever they choose; but now the king is really among us, all who have hitherto wavered will join.
Let England and Scotland choose their king as they will, but there is no reason why Ireland should desert its rightful monarch at their bidding." "When will the king arrive at Dublin, father ?" "He goes first to Cork, Walter.
Tyrconnell has set out, and will meet him there.
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