“‘God and Our Lady and Rory O’Moore,’ was his reply.
“‘All right, pass on.’
“‘Is the captain here?’ said Teague.
“‘Here,’ answered a stalwart Rapparee.
“‘I want your best marksman, captain.’
“‘Come hither, Shan Dhu,’ said the captain.
“A man stepped forward with musket on shoulder.
“‘Follow me,’ said Teague, ‘and you captain and your men keep close to our heels. When you hear the shot rush straight for the castle. If the bullet does its work the castle is yours.’
“Teague and the marksman went ahead. They passed unnoticed within the outer walls, and advanced close to the uncurtained window.
“‘That candle that you see,’ said Teague to the marksman, ‘is in a line with Garroid Jarla. Snuff it and you kill him.’