Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it.

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual speaking acknowledges that their actions are deemed a crime under English law, which carries a death penalty. However, they argue that the history of Ireland provides context to understand and justify their actions. This implies that they believe their actions were driven by the circumstances and history of their country, indicating that they see their crime as a result of larger systemic issues rather than personal wrongdoing.

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