the proof of the Irish character-Deduction from those proofs For four centuries England and Ireland of the same religion— Pope Adrian IV. and king Henry II.-Great synod at Kells in 1152-Adrian's bull, and Alexander's confirmation of it -Abuse of the spiritual power of the church-Dermod's intrigue with the queen of Briefne-Description of Dermod- Demrod returns to Ireland and is successfully supported-Per- sonal attractives and arts of Dermod-Success of the English, and death of Dermod-Letter from Strongbow to Henry-Henry and Strongbow reconciled-Henry prepares to invade Ireland, in person-Henry arrives in Ireland, when several native princes surrender to him-Synod of Cashell-Feelings of the Irish on the papal bulls-Specious articles of the synod of Casl⚫ll-Pro- gress of the English in Ireland-Henry stays six months in Ireland-Peace of Windsor-Effects of Henry's invasion ac cording to Sir J. Davies-Nothing more attempted in Ireland during this reign-Reappointment and death of Strongbow- John Earl of Morton made Lord of Ireland-Earl of Morton Richard never interfered with Ireland-John Lord of Ireland acts Nature of Henry's grant to John-Meiler Fitzhenry Lord Justice -De Courcy taken by treachery-Proceedings against De Burgo-John fearful of excommunication-John lands in Ire- land-John frames a code of laws for Ireland-John resided Earl of Pembroke protector of England-Magna Charta extended of Pembroke murdered-English laws again secured in Ireland CHAP. V. The Reign of Edward the First. p.190 Edward called the English Justinian-Disturbed state of Ireland Character of Edward II.-Gavaston the favorite-Gavaston sent CHAP. VII. The Reign of Edward III. p. 214 Rapid and mischievous succession of governors-First sketch of |