To-Day in Ireland [By E.E. Crowe].

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.1825 Excerpt: ... indeed seemed to be his flock more than the puritanic townsfolk, who looked grimly and suspiciously upon him from under the banner of Mr. O'Sing. The huge and pure white front of the mansion of Laylands, conspicuous amidst the green of lawn and grove, rivetted St. George's thought to the anticipation of the family lie was about to face. The gate and avenue looked suspiciously and primly neat; the keeper or keeperess of the gate seemed a starched specimen of holiness; the very cattle looked grave;--the oxen chewed their cud without moving a muscle, and the carriage horses, turned out to enjoy a roll, evidently disdained the idle prank, and applied themselves instead to the after-grass as steeds of a more serious turn of mind. The curate soon unbestrid his nag, was received with cordiality by Mr. Lowrie, and introduced by that gentleman to the respective members of his family. Mrs. Lowrie curtsied gravely, and more gravely still the same feat was performed by Miss Jemima, Miss Ellen, . and Miss Grace. Young Harry shook St, George by the hand, and welcomed him to Laylands. I am glad you are come at last, Mr. St. George, to remove the perplexity of these young ladies, who have been questioning me for this hour, whether your face was long or short, your hair combed straight, or against the grain--whether-- I wonder at you, Harry! said Miss Grace. I am ashamed of you, Harry! said Miss Ellen. I am shocked at you, Harry! said Miss Jemima. And the three fair sisters blushed pale and purple, at having their zealous enquiries respecting their new minister's Light, thus interpreted maliciously into curiosity respecting his person. The present may be the best opportunity of mentioning that the introduction of New Light into Laylands had been owing to these young...