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| | Battle of Carlow |
 | | He sought for a draught of water from some persons who were present, but they would not relieve him, till he asked for a priest, and then they supplied him with it. |
 | | Rochfort's corps of yeomanry, fell into their hands; and they had him for some time on his knees, ready for execution, when an account of the defeat of the rebels at Carlow arrived. |
 | | He, taking advantage of the panic which it produced, recommended to them to surrender their arms, and throw themselves on the mercy of government; and his exhortation not only produced the desired effect, but saved his life. |
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