He was long past the time of action.

But his two sons, both men of eminent courage, devoted their swords to the service of William.

The younger son, who bore the name of Caillemote, was appointed colonel of one of the Huguenot regiments of foot.

The two other regiments of foot were commanded by La Melloniere and Cambon, officers of high reputation.

The regiment of horse was raised by Schomberg himself, and bore his name.
Ruvigny lived just long enough to see these arrangements complete, [425] The general to whom the direction of the expedition against Ireland was confided had wonderfully succeeded in obtaining the affection and esteem of the English nation.