The Protestants had drawn their swords; the villagers had caught up hoes, spades, and other weapons, and a fierce fight was going on.

The women, with shrill cries, encouraged the peasants, and aided them by hurling stones at the rioters.

Walter saw that his interference would be of no avail, and, with a heavy heart at the bitter hatred which the two parties in Ireland exhibited for each other, he turned from the road, made a circuit round the village, and continued his way.

After that, he avoided all towns and villages, and slept at night in the cabin of a peasant, lying some little distance from the road.

The following day he again pressed on, and before evening overtook the retiring army.
On the arrival of King William with his army in Dublin, a proclamation was issued assuring all, save those who resisted his authority, of his protection, and threatening severity against those who disturbed the peace or committed outrage on personal property.