Patrick against St. Michael. The figure of St.
Michael was paraded in defiance of the Dutch--the thundering drum and
echoing shouts were all so many ironical and triumphant defiances.
The shouting crowd came on, tramping heavily, brandishing their clubs,
and eager for the fray.
Miss Lavinia becomes terrified; the ladies of the party, by an
unanimous vote, decide that they will draw up to one side by Mr.
Rushton's office, and permit the crowd to pass. Mr. Rushton desires to
advance upon the peacebreakers, and engage in single combat with St.
Michael and all his supporters.
The Squire dissuades him--and growling contemptuously, the lawyer does
not further oppose the desire of the ladies.
Then from Mr. Rushton's office comes hastily our friend Mr.
Roundjacket--smiling, flourishing his ruler, and pointing, with
well-bred amusement, to the crowd. The crowd look sidewise at Mr.
Roundjacket, who returns them amiable smiles, and brandishes his
ruler in pleasant recognition of Hibernian friends and clients in the
assemblage.
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