After his interview with Sarsfield in Limerick, a messenger arrived from that general, ordering Captain Davenant to bring his troop into the city at once.

It was four in the afternoon when he arrived, and he at once went to General Sarsfield's quarters.
"Let the men dismount, Captain Davenant, and let them and the horses feed.

We have a long ride before us tonight.

I have just heard that William's siege artillery is coming up, under a weak escort, and I mean to get round in the Dutchman's rear and destroy it.

He shall find that Limerick is not to be taken as easily as he expects.
"He has had a disagreeable sample of our quality today.