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Woodward's next step was to pay a visit to Lord Cockletown, who, as he had gained his title in consequence of his success in tory-hunting, and capturing the most troublesome and distinguished outlaws of that day, was, he thought, the best and most experienced person to whom he could apply for information as to the most successful means of accomplishing his object.
We believe the word first assumed its distinct character in the wars of Cromwell, as applied to the wild freebooters of Ireland. Tory-hunting was at one time absolutely a pastime in Ireland, in consequence of this desperate body of people having proved the common enemy of every class, without reference to either religious or political distinction.
Should you like to see Tom?" "Unquestionably, my lord. I intended before going to have requested the honor of a short interview." "Ay, of course, to make love. Well, I tell you that Tom, like her uncle, has her wits about her. Go up, then, you will find her in the withdrawing-room; and listen I desire that you will tell her of your tory-hunting project, and ask her opinion upon it.
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