Summary of Irish History from the Reign of Henry II. to the Beginning of the Present Century (Volume 1); With an Introductory Chapter (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1847. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X. Spenser's Account of Lord Grey's Administration--Extracts from his "State of Ireland "--Sir John Perrot, Lord-Deputy--Parliament assembled in Dublin--Perrot's Stratagem to quell an Insurrection in Ulster--Misrepresentations sent against him to the Queen--Character of Hugh O'Neil--His conference with the Queen--Sir Richard Bingham's proceedings in Connaught--Calamitous state of Munster--Sir William Fitz-William, LordDeputy--Regrets of the Irish at losing Sir John Perrot--Spanish Armada--Fitz-William's severity--O'Neil's submission to the Queen--Hugh Roe O'Donnel's escape from Prison--Execution of Brien O'Rourke at Tyburn--Trinity College Founded--Sir William Russel, Lord-Deputy--O'Donnel's VictoriesSpenser's Account of the Irish Bards, &c. Edmund Spenser, writing of his own times, gives the following account of Lord Grey's administration: --"All conspired in one to cast off subjection to the crown of England; nevertheless, through the most wise and valiant handling of that right noble lord, it got not that head which the former evils found. The kingdom was left, like a ship in a storm, amidst raging surges--unruled, undirected of any: for they to whom the government was committed, either fainted in their labour, or forsook their charge. But Lord Grey, like a skilful pilot, steered carefully, and most strongly buffeted against the rising billows which threatened destruction; and he brought the vessel on so safely, that she rode peaceably for the space of twelve or thirteen years, all through his pains and excellent endurance." Amongst contending factions, he must have had a tiresome, perplexing office. The county of Wicklow, and the vicinity of Dublin, were kept in commotion by the O'Byrnes, the O'Tooles, and Pheague Mac Hugh; the Kavanahs embroil...