Two beasts, such as the small yeomen of that time were in the habit of riding, were procured from the neighbouring village.

William and Schomberg mounted and proceeded to examine the country.
As soon as Burnet was on shore he hastened to the Prince.

An amusing dialogue took place between them.

Burnet poured forth his congratulations with genuine delight, and then eagerly asked what were His Highness's plans.

Military men are seldom disposed to take counsel with gownsmen on military matters; and William regarded the interference of unprofessional advisers, in questions relating to war, with even more than the disgust ordinarily felt by soldiers on such occasions.