The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-07-28
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lt0) considered q
~ beauty. She had
a kind word and a winning smile for
all, and was ever ready to share her
scanty meals with the starving peas
ants who resided near them.
So much loneliness did not blush
unseen,'' and numerous We're the
aspirants for the hand of the fair
Eveleen, who had just completed her
eighteenth year.
To her many admirers Eveleen
played the deaf adder. One alone she
favored-young Rory O'Keeffe, the
village carpenter, a highly Industrious
and we'll educated young man, who
was approved by her parents.
Rory had q malicious rival in
Donald Mccarthy, who was desper-
ately in love with Eveleen, but who
could never succeed in gaining even a
smile from her.
Donald was OF a sour, vindictive
disposition, which gained for him the
sobriquet of the "boddach."
Ireland was at that time stepped in
poverty and wretchedness. The in
justice and n.isrule of England had
nearl y exterminated the people, had
imprisoned and helped to break the
heart of the great iberator, Daniel
O'Connel.
By working hard all the year round,
living on potatoes, the poor Irish
peasant could barely ward of starva-
ton.
Should he make improvements on
the barren soil, his rent would be i'm
mediately raised by q cruel landlord,
without giving compensation for his
improvements.
Unfortunate Ireland was in a deplo-
rable state, as the ill-starred rebellion
OF l949 had made her condition al
most hopeless.
For years after this rebellion, Gov
eminent officials were very vigilant in
the Green Isle, ever on the. watch for
treasonous actions on the part OF Ire
lands patriots.
About the close of February, 1869,
1T was rumored that the Prince of
Wales had offended his royal mother,
Queen Victoria, by carrying on seri-
Gus Irritation in her own household.
The Queen, in order to remove the
young prince from temptation, order
ed him and his private tutor, Mr..
Gibbs, to make the tour OF Ireland.
Every one in Bandon was interested.
wondering if the prince would visit
their town. =.
In the meantime q numerous picnic
party from Bandon and Tin,oleague
arrived at Blarney Castle. Among
them were Eveleen, with her parents.
also Rory O'Keeffe and Donald Nc
Carthy.
Lord Bandon's son, accompanied
by very distinguished-lo young
man, entered the grounds, the former
leaving for few minutes to get the
keys OF the castle from "Mrs. Biddy
Casey"
No sooner had he disappeared than
an infuriated bull, that had broken
loose, darted across the strangers
path, and, crouching for q spring,
made the welkin ring with it's below
ings. '' I'.s
The, cowardly Donald, who was
close by, climbed q tree, while Rory,
quick as lightning, ran between the en-
s~ged animal and the terrified youth.
and opening suddenly large umbrel-
la, gave the bull surprise which mot
only bewildered, but frightened }inn.
1t was laughable to see the terror on
the face OF the animal, who turned and
fed precipitatelv,
Just then Eyeleen, her parents, and
several others, approached. They
were surprised to see the strange
young gentleman advance, and taking
Rory's hand, he said:
"Ten thousand thanks, my brave
deliverer! Do you know who am?''
You are a brother, man?'' replied
Rory.
II am proud OF such a brother, al
though am the Prince of Wales
said the stranger. els there no way
In which can serve you, or yours?''
4F0h, your Royal Highness! I should
blush to think of accepting a reward
for what was both a duty and a pleas
ure, answered Rory. @
The prince was charmed; and draw
ing rich diamond from his finger, lie
forced it's acceptance On his young
champion, saying:
II sana going to visit the Lakes Of
Killarney; but will be in Cork, at
the Imperial Hotel, i'm a week or ten
days. Should you or any friend Of
yours need a service OF me, you will
find me we'll disposed to favor you in
return for your heroic kindness"
There was one concealed in the tree
who had overheard ALL this. with
scowling brows and gnashing teeth.
IT was the "b0ddach.'5 Donald.
who, before he descended, swore to
brig ruin on poor Rory.
He had found out that Rory was q
member OF the Young Ireland Club,
ard be secretly possessed himself Of
letters and documents which went to
prove this TACT,