The attorneys’ corps of yeomanry, and their strange
appellation—Eccentric loyalty in Dublin—The Fogies—Sir John
Ferns, and his anti-rebel resolve—Aide-de-Camp Potterton and the
other members of Sir John’s chivalrous party—Tragi-comic
incidents attending their martial progress—Admixture of
discretion with bravery—Discovery of a suspicious lurker, and
zealous anxiety for his immediate execution—Process of
suspension—Attorney Walker’s accidental participation in the
captive’s lot—Respective demeanor of the two sufferers—Appearance
of the enemy in sight—The attorney relieved from his
situation—Conclusion of the day’s adventures 395