This ill feeling spread, however, beyond the regiments concerned.

There had already been a good deal of jealousy upon the part of the Continental troops of the honour gained by the British in being first in at the breaches of Venloo and Liege, and this feeling was now much embittered.

Duels between the officers became matters of frequent occurrence, in spite of the strict orders issued against that practice.
As Rupert had anticipated, the letter by which he had been entrapped turned out a forgery.

Lord Fairholm was extremely indignant when he heard the use that had been made of his name, and at once made inquiries as to the trooper who had carried the note to Rupert.

This man he found without difficulty; upon being questioned, he stated that he had just returned from carrying a message when he was accosted by a German officer who offered him a couple of marks to carry a letter up to an officer of the 5th dragoons.