Chapter XVI The Statute of Kilkenny
Reign of Edward III.—A lost opportunity—Duke of Clarence sent to Ireland—Parliament at Kilkenny—Statute of Kilkenny—Its objects—Two Irelands—Weakness resorts to cruelty—Effects of the statute.
Chapter XVII Richard II. in Ireland
Richard the II.’s two visits to Ireland—Utter disorganization of the country—The chieftains submit and come in—“Sir Art” McMurrough—Richard leaves, and Art McMurrough breaks out again—Earl of March killed—Richard returns—Attacks Art McMurrough—Failure of attack—Recalled to England—His defeat and death—Confusion redoubles.