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As the footsteps got closer and closer William Quirke scanned the room. He took in the scared faces and tense bodies as he tried to think of something to say, something to say that would not only convert the men standing before him but give them hope. Give them hope that one day Ireland would be free and the people of this great country would remember their names for centuries. Finally, William took a deep breath and cleared his voice. One last time he looks at the scared faces surrounding him. “Soon people will remember this day as the day that we fought against the British and won” Soon, Ireland will be united and we will be heroes, Heroes never give up. And today and forever we will be heroes.” Just as William spoke the last words the door came crashing down. …show more content…
Pssst, Will, Do you still want to see a free Ireland or do you plan on sitting here for the rest of your life. William stood up and slumped again the bars and responded in barely a whisper, Charlie we both know that I want to see a free Ireland more than anyone here but there is no way to get out of here. “See, that where you wrong Will, Spike Island may be a prison but we can get out, I know how. “Mess Mall, table in the back”

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