It would be very unjust, however, to consider this to be in any degree a stain on the gallant Irish nation, whose impetuous courage and many excellent military qualities, every one must recognize and admire.
Following a critical assessment of an Irish military contingent, Garibaldi offers a broader commendation of the Irish nation's military virtues.
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