In
very few words he stated his intention to the Sovereign, who looked upon
him as insane.
"No, no," replied that gentleman; "go home, O'Rorke, and banish the idea
out of your head; it is madness."
"But I say yes, yes, with great respect to you, sir," observed Lamh
Laudher. "I've been banished from my father's house, and treated with
scorn by all that know me, because they think me a coward. Now I'll let
them know I'm no coward."
"But you will certainly be killed," said,the Sovereign.
"That's to be seen," observed the young man; "at all events, I'd as soon
be killed as livin' in disgrace. I'll thank you, sir, as the head of the
town, to let the black know that Lamh Laudher Oge will fight him."
"For heaven's sake, reflect a moment upon the----"
"My mind's made up to fight," said the other, interrupting him. "No
power on earth will prevent me, sir. So, if you don't choose to send the
challenge, I'll bring it myself."
The Sovereign shook his head, as if conscious of what the result must
be.
"That is enough," said he; "as you are fixed on your own destruction,
the challenge will be given; but I trust you will think better of it."
"Let him know, if you please," added Lamh Laudher, "that on to-morrow at
twelve o'clock we must fight."
The magistrate nodded, and Lamh Laudher immediately took his leave. In a
short time the intelligence spread.
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