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`` But west of Shannon , where there is no law ? '' Augustin answered . `` Eh , Colonel ? And in Kerry , where we 'll be , the saints helping , before noon -- which is all one with Connaught ? No , in Kerry , what with Sullivans , and Mahonies , and O'Beirnes , that wear coats only for a gentleman to tread upon , and would sooner shoot a friend before breakfast than spend the day idle , _ par ma foi _ , I 'm not seeing what you 'll be doing there , Colonel . '' `` A man may protect himself from violence , '' the Colonel answered soberly , `` and yet do his duty . What he may not do -- is this .