While Schomberg remained in this situation, the Inniskilliners made excursions in the neighbourhood, under the command of colonel Lloyd; and on the twenty-seventh day of September they obtained a complete victory over five times their number of the Irish.
They killed seven hundred on the spot, and took O'Kelly their commander, with about fifty officers, and a considerable booty of cattle.

The duke was so pleased with their behaviour on this occasion, that they received a very honourable testimony of his approbation.
SCHOMBERG CENSURED.
Meanwhile, the enemy took possession of James-Town, and reduced Sligo, one of the forts of which was gallantly defended by St.Sauver, a French captain, and his company of grenadiers, until he was obliged to capitulate for want of water and provisions.

A contagious distemper still continued to rage in Schomberg's camp, and swept off a great number of officers and soldiers; so that in the beginning of next spring, not above half the number of those who went over with the general remained alive.

He was censured for his inactivity, and the king, in repeated letters, desired him to hazard an engagement, provided any opportunity should occur; but he did not think proper to run the risk of a battle, against an enemy that was above thrice his number, well disciplined, healthy, and conducted by able officers.

Nevertheless, he was certainly blameable for having chosen such an unwholesome situation.