This compelling speech offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Irish history - the trial of Charles Stewart Parnell. Delivered by defense attorney Charles Russell, this speech provides a fascinating look into the arguments and strategies employed by Parnell's legal team. Russell's eloquence and passion for his client's cause are on full display in this must-read for history buffs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.