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132 Such teachers soon aroused the dormant nation—
 * Such sacrifice insured the endless fight:

The voice of Grattan smote wrong's domination—
 * The death of Emmet sealed the cause of right!

Richest of gifts to a nation! Death with the living crown! Type of ideal manhood to the people's heart brought down!

Fount of the hopes we cherish—Test of the things we do; Gorgon's face for the traitor—Talisman for the true!

Sweet is the love of a woman, and sweet is the kiss of a child; Sweet is the tender strength, and the bravery of the mild;