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I look into the mist of future years, And gather comfort from the eternal law.".

claimed our privilege of carrying our readers to scenes, however far apart, which bear upon our narrative, we must now show the effect of Cromwell's death on our other actors; and cross the Irish channel, to where Henry, the younger son of the Protector, resided, the government of Ireland having been intrusted to his charge.

It was an evening of much festivity and some mirth—things often more opposed than their near neighbourhood would indicate; but Henry, who desired to conciliate, had collected round the board a numerous assemblage, who, whatever heartburning might be hidden by the embroidered vest, or what less kindly feeling might lurk beneath