Chapter XXVI The Desmond Rebellion
An abortive tragedy—State of the Desmond Palatinate—Sir James Fitzmaurice in France and Spain—Nicholas Saunders appointed legate—Stukeley’s expedition—Fitzmaurice lands in Kerry—Desmond vacillates—Death of Sir James Fitzmaurice—Concerted attack of Ormond and Pelham—Horrible destruction of life—Arrival of Spaniards at Smerwick—Lord Grey de Wilton—Defeat of English troops at Glenmalure—Attack of and slaughter of Spaniards at Smerwick—Wholesale executions—Death of the Earl of Desmond and extinction of his house.