As Walter was anxious to avoid anything which might arrest his journey westward, he made his way out of the town, as soon as possible, and was heartily glad when he reached the outskirts, and gave rein to his horse.
He passed many groups of people as he rode.

Some were Protestants, making their way to Dublin to join in the greeting to William and his army, on their arrival.

Others were Catholics, afraid to remain in their abodes now that the army had retired west, and journeying to the capital, where they believed that William would prevent disorder and pillage.

It needed no inquiry, as to the religion of the respective groups.

The Protestants were for the most part men, and these came along shouting and waving their weapons, wild with exultation over the triumph of their cause.