Owing to their interference, one-fourth of those who followed him so far, did not accompany him outside the town.

He was nearly deserted, when he changed his resolution of falling back on his former position.

When the car arrived he proceeded directly to the town of Killenaule, which might be said to be the head-quarters of the colliery.

There he and his companions entered the hotel, where they remained till morning.

Early that day the chapel bell was rung, and a great multitude flocked into the town.