Kirke, who commanded at that post, had refused to obey orders which he had received from Salisbury.

There could no longer be any doubt that he too was in league with the Prince of Orange.

It was rumoured that he had actually gone over with all his troops to the enemy: and the rumour, though false, was, during some hours, fully believed.

[540] A new light flashed on the mind of the unhappy King.

He thought that he understood why he had been pressed, a few days before, to visit Warminster.