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 16 morsel, and being almost spent for want of food, was just going to put the first bit in his mouth, when the captain of the little army appeared at the door, with a very kind salutation, which Redmond returned with a gentleman-like air, Mr. O'Hanlon (said the officer.) I am glad we have overtaken you; we have been in pursuit of you near three days, with the king's warrant, and at last are come up with you: now, sir, you are the king's prisoner, get ready, for you must come along Redmond replied, Sir, I acknowledge that I am your prisoner, and shall comply with your orders immediately; but gentlemen, you have been hunting me these two days past, as I never was hunted in my life. I had not time to put one bit in my mouth, until now, and I beg, sir, you'll just leave me to eat my last breakfast with my friends; as soon as I have done you shall carry me where you please, and it will be no small honour to have the credit of taking Redmond O'Hanlon, only don't disturb me until I am ready. This privilege we readily granted him, and the officer with eight men stood at the door, testing on their arms, while the other twelve guarded the house on all sides, without, until Redmond had done, then he started up, taking his blunderbuss in his hand, and presented it to the officer, saying, know you take me for your prisoner, but you must give me a little play, that the world should not have it to say that I pas taken so silly, you bear the title of captain, so do I; if you refuse to give me horse room and car room, I'll discharge my piece at you this instant, I expect nothing but death, gentlemen, but I am resolved to have fair play, and die honourably; and perhaps I'll make three or four of you bear me company; for