They tried every means, entreaty, expostulation, remonstrance, menace, but without any considerable effect; and Mr.
O'Brien left the town with a large multitude, directing his way to Ballingarry.

The village of Ballingarry is about four miles distant from Mullinahone; and the inhabitants of the latter accompanied Mr.O'Brien to the boundaries of the former parish, whose inhabitants in turn assumed the duty of his escort and, if need be, of his defence.

When the cavalcade reached the village, they took up their position in the chapel-yard, and summoned the neighbouring people by the ringing of the chapel bell.

A great number of people answered the signal, and Mr.
O'Brien explained to them his purpose and his hopes.

He did not then propose any plan of immediate offensive operations, but stated in general terms that his object was to protect himself from arrest, while the country would be engaged in organisation, and the crop coming to maturity.