300 LIFE IN IRELAND 



England as ever she had in her native land, and in 

 many instances had English favourites, whom she once 

 loved as sincere as she did her present friend Brian 



BORU. 



The lines were now quite formed, and General 

 Barplon came forward and saluted our party. To him 

 the heroine of the company was well known, but not 

 the male hero — to the general nevertheless he was very 

 polite, and kindly introduced them within the flanks. 

 By my soul, said Brian, but we are indebted to this 

 flank or frank introduction to my dear friend, who 

 seems to be as well acquainted with these things as the 

 devil with the merits of holy water. 



At this time the parade begun, and certainly the 

 scene was very imposing — the numerous quantity of 

 regulars — the militia — and the splendid body of 

 yeomanry, gave a light to the scene that surpasses all 

 description. 



I would not wantonly praise one corps at the expense 

 of another, but the Black Rock shone in a very brilliant 

 light ; their silver mounted helmets and dazzling 

 equipage never could be eclipsed — whilst it was known 

 that 



* In peril's darkest day ' 



they had shone foremost as the 



' Bravest of the brave,' 



and added a wreath to Ireland's glory. The regiment 

 of Sir Shawn O'Dogherty was very good, and gave 

 all his friends satisfaction : what sort of satisfaction 

 was given to the Commander-in-chief he expressed in 

 his general orders. 



