She asks also a boon for the future; and that boon for the future, unless we are much mistaken, will be a boon to us in respect of honour, no less than a boon to her in respect of happiness, prosperity and peace.
Morley articulates that fulfilling Ireland's future requests will benefit both nations in terms of honor and peace.
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The plan for Ireland ought to be produced by the government of the day.
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