rapparee

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Guided, therefore, by the intelligent idiot and Fergus, the party readied the cottage in which the Rapparee resided.

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

The arrest and imprisonment of Reilly had removed the great impediment that had hitherto lain in the way of his marriage; but not so the imprisonment of the Red Rapparee.

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

In his present position, however, all he could do was to stand on his guard; and with this impression strong upon him he resolved to put no confidence in the words of the Rapparee.

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

Rapid was the rush they made to Brady's house, and the very first that entered it was the Red Rapparee.

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

"Well, sir," said Reilly, "it's my opinion that the Rapparee will lodge in Sligo jail before to-morrow mornin'; and it's a thousand pities that Whitecraft shouldn't be sent there to keep him company."

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William