He had killed or chased away every man that could disturb the peace; and an act of humanity like this would have had a most conciliatory effect, and ought to recommend the hero to the queen, who should be supposed to have the heart as well as the form of a woman.
No; the order was, to go over '_and kill whatever he could find!_' Mr.
Froude resumes: 'The run of the Antrim coast was rapidly and quietly accomplished.

Before an alarm could be given, the English had landed, close to the ruins of the church which bears St.Columba's name.
Bruce's castle was then standing, and was occupied by a score or two of Scots, who were in charge of the women.

But Norris had brought cannon with him.

The weak defences were speedily destroyed, and after a severe assault, in which several of the garrison were killed, the chief who was in command offered to surrender, if he and his people were allowed to return to Scotland.

The conditions were rejected.