Mr.Meagher immediately followed, confirming the intelligence.

He was on his way to Waterford.

We immediately determined on scouring the country along the bases of Slievenamon and the Slatequarry hills, which stretch into the county Kilkenny.

During that journey the enthusiasm of the people was measureless.

At every forge, pikes were manufactured, the carpenter was at work fitting the handles, and the very women were employed in polishing and sharpening these weapons on the rough mountain stones.