Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-11-15
Irish RrOllerY.


ted by one of the English press
Having to appear for a plaintiff, liz
case at Clonmell, he let into the de-
PENDANT in unmeasured terms. The
individual inveighed against not be-
ing present, only heard Ofthe invec
tives. After Darlington, however,
h ad got back to Dublin, the defend
ant, a Tipperary man named Foley,
lost no time in paving his compli-
ments to the counsel. He rode all
day and night, and, covered with
sleet, arrived before harrington s
residence in Harcourt Street, Dublin
Throwing the reins of his smoking
horse over the railing of the area, he
announced his arrival by thunder
ing knock at the door. Darlington S
valet answered the summons, and,
opening the street door, beheld the
apparition of the rough coated Tip
perary fire eater, with large stick
under his arm and the sleet sticking
to his bushy whiskers.
lis your master up:" demanded
the visitor, in n voice that gave some
intimation ofthe object of his jour
ney.
No. answered the man.
Then give him my compliments.
and say Mr.. Foley--hc'll know the
name-will be glad to see him.
The valet went up stairs and told
his master, who was in bed, the pur-
pose of his visit.
Then don't let Mr. Foley in, for
your life" said harrington, .'for it is
cot hare nor brace ofducks that
/ he has come to present me with"
/ The man was leaving the bedroom.
when a rough, wet coat brushed by
him, while thick voice said, by
your leave" and at the same time
Mr.. Foley entered the room.
You know my business, sir. sad
he to Darlington; Il have made n
journey to teach you manners, and
it s not my purpose to return until /
have broken every bone in your
body" AMI at the same time he cut a
figure ofeight with his shilelah before
the cheval glass.
You do not mean to say You wo'd
murder me in bed:' exclaimed DANES
who had lis much hnmor as courage.
No" replied the other, "but get
up as soon rs You can"
Yes" replied DANES, THAT you
might fell me the moment put my
self out ofthe blankets"
NO" replied the other, 1 pledge
You my wordnot to touch .Jou until
you are out of bed
You WON'T
No"
Upon your honor"
Upon my honor"
This is enough said DANES,
turning over and making himself
comfortable, and seeming rs though
he meant to fall asleep, Il have the
honor of an Irish gentleman, and
may rest as safe as though | was un-
der the castle guard
The Tipperary salamander looked
marvelouslv astonished at the preten
ded sleeper, but soon DANES began
to snore.
"Halloa," said Mr. Foley, ''ain't
You going to get up!'
mo, said DANES, Il have tie word
of an Irish gentleman that he will
not strike me in bed, and / am sure
| am not going to get up to have my
bones broken. l will never get up
again. In the meantime, Mr.. Foley,
if you should want Your breakfast.
ring the bell; the best in the house is
at your service. The morning paper
will no hn~o Presently, put be sure
and air it before reading, for there is
nothing from which a man so quick
~ catches cold as reading damp
Journal, and DANES ailectedto go to
sleep.
The Tip. had fun i'm him as well rs
ferocity; he could not resist the cum
ming of the counsel.
''Get up, Mr.. Darlington, for in
bed or out of bed, have not the
pluck to hurt so droll heart"
The result was that i'm less than an
hour afterwards, DANES and his in
tended murderer were sitting down
to warm breakfast. the latter intent
only on assaulting 4 dish of smoking
chops.