 However the true nature of Robert’s possible Fenian political status and theoretical involvement is left ambiguous throughout the play.Kinchela then defrauds Claire and Arte by lowering the rent of the properties surrounding theirs, deceitfully forcing them to have him purchase the property.Robert escapes due to Conn the Shaughraun (Irish "seachránaí" = wanderer, errant person, a roguish poacher who provides a great deal of comic relief.)