“There, my identity thus hid

I’ll lay me down and die

For Ireland so my Parnell did

And so for him will I.”

“Forbid it Heaven!” the Hermit cried,

And clasped him to his breast

The wondering stranger turn’d to chide

’Twas Parnell’s self that prest!

“Turn Joey Biggar, ever dear!

My comrade turn to see