The English are your subjects, and they would never forgive you, if you were to appear in the field with a French army, fighting against them." "But the Irish Brigade fight, Dillon ?" "Yes, Your Majesty, but they are in the service of France, and, by the terms of the treaty of Limerick, were allowed to expatriate themselves, and to enter the French service.

We have, in fact, renounced our nationality, with the consent of the English, and, if taken prisoners, could only be treated as captured foes, and not as traitors.

Of course, when Your Majesty ascends the throne, we shall again become British subjects." "I trust that that may come soon, Dillon, and for your sake, rather than my own.

When the time comes, you will not find me backward, but this weary waiting tries me sorely, and, were it not for those who have remained faithful to our cause, I would gladly resign such chances as I have of succeeding to the throne of England, and take a commission in the Irish Brigade." Dillon and some of the elder men shook their heads.
"Can you wonder ?" the young prince said, passionately.

"Here is Master Kennedy, who is younger than myself, though a free life and exercise have made him a man, in comparison to me.