His father’s sword he has girded on,

And his wild harp slung behind him.—

“Land of song” said the warrior-bard,

“Though all the world betrays thee,

One sword, at least thy rights shall guard,

One faithful harp shall praise thee!”

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T. Moore.

On the Catholic Emancipation Meeting
at Penenden Heath.

Mister Sheil into Kent has gone,