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The Land-War In Ireland (1870)

CHAPTER X
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One of these princes was called the Captain of _Kill-Ultagh_.

In those times, when might was right, this redoubtable chief levied heavy contributions on the settlers, partly in retaliation for aggressions and outrages perpetrated by the English upon his own people.

The queen, with the view of effecting a reconciliation, requested the lord deputy, Sir H.
Sidney, to pay the Irish chief a visit.

He did so, but his welcome was by no means gratifying.

In fact, O'Neill would not condescend to receive him at all.


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