thinker and great Irishman that he is.

* * * * *

Since the foregoing was written events have moved in this country. The
situation is no longer the same. The executions have taken place. One
cannot justly exclaim against the measures adopted by the military
tribunal, and yet, in the interests of both countries one may deplore
them. I have said there was no bitterness in Ireland, and it was true at
the time of writing. It is no longer true; but it is still possible by
generous Statesmanship to allay this, and to seal a true union between
Ireland and England.




THE

INSURRECTION IN DUBLIN




CHAPTER I

MONDAY


This has taken everyone by surprise. It is possible, that, with the
exception of their Staff, it has taken the Volunteers themselves by