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The news then went round to the captain Of a murder committed on board, The captain along with some others Of O'Donnell they quickly took hold. They bound him confined him in irons Far away from his own native shore, And soon they conveyed him to England, The murder of Carey to stand. On the morning of the investigation O'Donnell is placed in the dock, The question was asked, "Are you guilty?", He quickly did answer, "I'm not". There were two witnesses examined For the case they did quickly reply The defence of young Patrick O'Donnell The news it is notv~ry bright. God prosper our Irish Americans That now lie far over the sea, They're raising a defence for O'Donnell To set him at his liberty. They are sending a lawyer to England, That the hair from his head may not fall, For he is a true son of old Grainne, And a native of Old Donegal. Brought up in a beautiful county Near to a place they call Dungloe, Where he has got friends and relations It's a pity of them you may know. I think on his parents and brothers, In a criminal court he will stand, To be charged with the murder of Carey, A traitor to Old Ireland. And now to conclude and to finish My pen I do mean to lay down, God bless you dear Patrick O'Donnell As you face that stern judge of the Crown. Your brave deeds will not be forgotten By those who cherish sweet liberty, God grant you a fair trial and freedom And a pardon in your own country. 1 NII an t-amhr6n seo cosuil leis an chuid eile. T6 d6chas ann nach gcrochfar 6. Scrlobhadh 6roimh an triail. 50