The people there can shut themselves up in their walls, as long as they like, and by so doing can in no way harm us.

If we take their towns, it will only add to the bad blood that already exists.

Better by far leave them to themselves, until the main battle is fought out." On the 23rd, the news came that the king was to arrive in Dublin the next day, and Mr.Davenant, or, as he was now called, Captain Davenant, went over, with all the gentry of the neighbourhood, to meet him.
King James was received with enthusiasm.

Addresses were presented to him by the several public bodies, and by the clergy of the Established Church.

His answer to these addresses gave satisfaction to all.