He complained of the cowardice of the Irish; signified his resolution of leaving the kingdom immediately; forbade them, on their allegiance, to burn or plunder the city after his departure; and assured them, that, though he was obliged to yield to force, he would never cease to labour for their deliverance.

Next day he set out for Waterford, attended by the duke of Berwick, Tyrconnel, and the marquis of Powis.

He ordered all the bridges to be broken down behind him, and embarked in a vessel which had been prepared for his reception.

At sea he fell in with the French squadron, commanded by the Sieur de Foran, who persuaded him to go on board one of his frigates, which was a prime sailer.

In this he was safely conveyed to France, and returned to the place of his former residence at St.Germain's.